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Range Statement
Performance Evidence
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:apply hydraulic principles to manual and computerised irrigation systemscalculate pressures, flows, velocities and friction lossesdetermine efficiency of the system with varying system componentsidentify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and appropriate remedial actionread contour maps and interpret elevations and distances
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
calculate pressure loss due to irrigation componentscalculate pumping requirementshydraulic principles such as static and dynamic pressure, pressure loss, friction loss, flow rate and velocity, effect of gradient on flow rate, contact time and drainageirrigation system componentstypes and pressure ratings for pipes, fittings and outlets