Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret a low volume irrigation maintenance program
- Scope of maintenance works is determined according to the irrigation maintenance program
- Frequency of maintenance works is determined and implemented according to the irrigation maintenance program
- Irrigation maintenance standards are established in line with the irrigation maintenance program
- Maintenance works are planned and prepared
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are identified, associated hazards and risks assessed, and suitable controls implemented
- Environmental considerations of irrigation maintenance activities are identified
- Inspect a low volume irrigation system
- An inspection checklist is established according to the irrigation maintenance program
- System is regularly inspected according to the checklist
- Remedial action and repairs are identified and undertaken to restore system to full effectiveness
- Servicing of mechanical equipment is undertaken according to the irrigation maintenance program
- Results of maintenance works are assessed and recorded to ensure repairs or maintenance standards have been achieved according to the irrigation maintenance program
- Surroundings are tidied and materials and equipment cleared from the site on completion of maintenance works
- Carry out periodic system maintenance
- Damage and blockages with contaminants are recorded by damage type, location and the section of the system affected
- Damaged or faultycomponents and computer control systems are recorded and reported, and action taken to effect repairs
- The system is chlorinated as per procedures
- Filters are checked, cleaned and backflushed
- Submains and laterals are flushed
- Record and report maintenance activities