Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine the feasibility of using or up-grading irrigation system
- Water resources and drainage implications are assessed to determine suitability for irrigation.
- Water quality and treatment requirements are determined.
- Water requirements and most suitable application systems are determined for each crop/plant type and area, and for each soil type.
- Other water requirements, such as climate control, are determined.
- Soil types are assessed to determine suitability for irrigation and the range of crop/plant types that could be grown.
- Drainage requirements are determined in relation to each soil and crop/plant type and type of irrigation system.
- Performance data, audit reports, environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) data for existing systems are assessed if available.
- Information is obtained from irrigation specialists on all relevant aspects of irrigation design.
- Available irrigation system types and components are assessed and costed, and a decision is made on the particular system to be used or upgrades to existing system.
- Install or modify an irrigation and drainage system as necessary
- Materials and equipment making up the system are determined and acquired.
- Irrigation system is installed using advice, as necessary, from irrigation specialists.
- Checking that irrigation and drainage systems are supervised to ensure there are no leaks or blockages; that the water is being evenly distributed; that drainage is effective and the system is in good working order.
- Evaluate irrigation system performance