Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Site survey is conducted of proposed irrigation area in accordance with client requirements.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with design of domestic irrigation systems, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work and statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
- Tools and equipment for preparing basic irrigation designs and drawings, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
- Work area is prepared to support efficient design of domestic irrigation systems.
- Identify drawing requirements.
- Areas requiring irrigation and system design components are identified.
- Information is obtained on the soil type, ground slope, contours and prevailing wind.
- Underground cables and services, buildings, paths and other permanent structures are located and noted.
- Water supply is located and its influence on design requirements is determined.
- Appropriate emitters are selected to suit function and design requirements.
- Install and commission irrigation system.
- Site plan is drawn to include structures, paths and property boundaries.
- Garden areas are sketched to include locations of lawns, garden beds, trees, vegetable patches or ferneries.
- Pipe runs and water emitters are sketched to design requirements.
- Sizes of pipes are calculated using standard data and information is recorded in required format.
- List of materials is compiled to include number and type of water emitters, control valves, quantities of pipes, fittings and components.
- Drawing and design are submitted to client for approval and adjusted.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace procedures.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements.