Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop a maintenance program for a low volume irrigation system
- Maintenance requirements for irrigation components and structures are established
- Maintenance requirements for the irrigation site are established
- The frequency of maintenance activities required are determined and a schedule is developed
- Maintenance activities are costed out in terms of required staff, materials and equipment
- OHS risks associated with the maintenance program are assessed and suitable controls implemented
- The environmental impacts of maintenance activities are minimised
- A system for reporting maintenance activities is developed
- Supervise maintenance of low volume irrigationcomponents
- Maintenance checklists are developed for irrigation components
- Component operation is systematically monitored and operating faults are identified and appropriate action taken
- Abnormal operation or frequent and recurring breakdowns are identified, investigated and maintenance organised as required
- Situations requiring expert advice are identified and specialist assistance sought in accordance with site procedures
- Equipment condition is routinely reviewed to ensure and maintain efficient operations
- Carry out maintenance of testing equipment
- Preventative maintenance is performed
- Equipment wear and faults are identified and reported
- Minor repairs are performed within limits of authorisation
- Defective parts are replaced and adjustments made
- Expert help is sought where difficulties are encountered
- Maintenance and calibration records are updated
- Supervise pest and weed control in an irrigated area
- Evidence of pests is assessed and integrated control measures appropriate to type and species of infestation are determined
- Areas of weed infestation, which may be reduced or eradicated, are located and species identified
- Integrated control methods are selected to control pests and weeds
- Control methods are scheduled at the optimum time with minimal damage to the crop
- Records of the severity of infestations and treatments are maintained
- Complete records of irrigation system maintenance