Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine water needs for irrigation
- The water needs of plants to be irrigated are determined
- The permeability of the soil and deep drainage losses are calculated
- Evapotranspiration rates are calculated through the growing season
- Soil water deficits throughout the season are calculated based on expected rainfall
- The amount of irrigation water required through the growing season is calculated
- Assess a water source for water quality
- Determine cost and availability of alternative water sources
- Water availability and access requirements are evaluated for water sources
- Capital expenditure requirements are costed for water sources
- Operating expenditure requirements are costed for water sources
- Regulatory requirements for purchasing irrigation water are investigated and incorporated into business planning
- Complete water sourcing and/or acquisition arrangements