Elements and Performance Criteria
- Set up field for surface irrigation systems
- Irrigation equipment is handled safely in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices
- Irrigation equipment is positioned in accordance with enterprise requirements
- Rotobuck area is checked for irrigation set up and action taken as required in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Pumps, bores and other water delivery mechanisms are checked for irrigation set up and action taken as required in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Tarpaulins or other water control devices are positioned and secured as required in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Undertake surface irrigation work as directed
- Gates and/or valves are opened and shut as necessary in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Required head and water levels in head ditch are achieved and maintained to ensure sufficient water flow and availability to crops
- Required number of siphons are started/opened in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Progress of water flow in furrows is monitored in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Siphons are lifted where irrigation is complete in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Irrigation change is carried out and marked as required
- Irrigation equipment is shifted, as required, for irrigation changes in accordance with OHS guidelines
- Basic maintenance tasks are carried out as directed
- Monitor soil moisture and drainage
- Observe and report on plant response
- Clean and store surface irrigation equipment