Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify the key features on an irrigation design
- Define the placement and function of the irrigation system
- The proposed purpose and capacity of the irrigation system is identified
- The designed system is positioned in relation to the landscape of the site
- Environmental impacts of the irrigation system, and its installation, are identified from the design
- The plans, drawings and specifications for an irrigation design are interpreted
- ‘As constructed’ drawings are prepared
- Mark out structures
- Boundaries of the site are marked
- Existing irrigation infrastructure on the site is identified
- Electricity and communications infrastructure is identified on the site plan, marked out and safety procedures developed
- Remnant vegetation to be retained is marked out
- Proposed pipelines identified on the plan are pegged out
- Proposed irrigation structures identified on the plan are pegged out
- Estimate earth moving requirements for construction
- Select pumps and system components
- Design specifications are interpreted for water volume, pressure and delivery pattern required
- Pumping system is selected to meet design specifications and site requirements
- Irrigation system components are selected to meet design specifications and site requirements
- Component selection is verified with designer
- Mark out locations of all components
- Develop instructions for staff