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Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan

Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG509
State Code
OBJ69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to compile information and develop an irrigation and drainage management plan.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the development of an irrigation and drainage management plan, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Compile property background information
  • 1.1 Identify ownership details
  • 1.2 Compile irrigation history
  • 1.3 Identify locality and property details
  • 1.4 Identify agreements and easements with surrounding properties
  • 1.5 Develop property maps to illustrate locality and property boundaries
2. Compile information on infrastructure and topography
  • 2.1 Define significant topographical and infrastructure features
  • 2.2 Identify opportunities and strengths of the property
  • 2.3 Identify limitations and weaknesses of the property
  • 2.4 Identify local planning issues that may affect the irrigation and drainage management plan
  • 2.5 Develop a map overlay to illustrate topography and infrastructure
3. Compile information on natural resources
  • 3.1 Gather soil survey information
  • 3.2 Identify strategies to minimise and reduce soil erosion, and physical and chemical soil deterioration
  • 3.3 Identify water source availability and quality
  • 3.4 Identify ground water depth and salinity issues
  • 3.5 Define climatic characteristics
  • 3.6 Develop a map overlay to illustrate natural resource features
4. Compile information on workplace cropping and planting
  • 4.1 Define the suitability of soils and water quality for crops and plants
  • 4.2 Identify any special irrigation requirements of crops and plants
  • 4.3 Develop monthly and annual water budgets for each crop and plant program
  • 4.4 Identify current yields and compare with benchmark crop yields
  • 4.5 Establish targets with consideration for any factors which could limit optimum production
  • 4.6 Define intended crop rotations
  • 4.7 Develop a map overlay to illustrate crop and plant detail
5. Compile information on existing irrigation and drainage system where used
  • 5.1 Evaluate current system performance
  • 5.2 Compare current system performance to benchmark performance parameters
  • 5.3 Develop scheduling procedures
  • 5.4 Define drainage management performance including environmental authority compliance issues
  • 5.5 Identify areas for improvement in system management and structure
  • 5.6 Develop a map overlay to illustrate irrigation system layout
6. Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan with specifications for new or up-graded irrigation and drainage system
  • 6.1 Summarise performance requirements for distribution, treatment and drainage systems
  • 6.2 List new or replacement components
  • 6.3 Develop a development timetable
  • 6.4 Define proposed scheduling system
  • 6.5 Define performance monitoring procedures and workplace health and safety requirements
  • 6.6 Define drainage management processes
  • 6.7 Develop a map overlay to illustrate proposed irrigation and drainage development
  • 6.8 Document irrigation and drainage management plan
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS76 AHCIRG504 Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan Unit of competency