Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm water delivery specifications for irrigation system

1.1 Confirm soil characteristics and determine hydraulic properties

1.2 Determine plant and crop water requirements for various stages of growth

1.3 Calculate peak water requirements for each area to be irrigated

2. Determine pressures required to deliver required amount of water over specified area

2.1 Determine static pressures between water source and delivery points

2.2 Calculate dynamic pressure necessary to achieve required water volume

3. Analyse technical drawings to determine pressure losses through system

3.1 Calculate losses resulting from fittings, laterals and elevation differences

3.2 Determine losses resulting from flow through canals, culverts and pipes of varying sizes and diameters within a system

3.3 Calculate total friction loss

3.4 Determine hydraulic parameters for system

4. Select system components to deliver water efficiently

4.1 Select water delivery components to achieve the most efficient delivery rate and pressure

4.2 Select compatible flow direction and control components with pipes that will achieve minimal friction losses


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCIRG402 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC41110 - Certificate IV in Irrigation
  • AHC40510 - Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens
  • AHC40110 - Certificate IV in Agriculture
  • AHC40310 - Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
  • AHC41612 - Certificate IV in Organic Farming
  • AHC51610 - Diploma of Irrigation Management
  • AHC40410 - Certificate IV in Horticulture
  • AHC41112 - Certificate IV in Irrigation
  • AHC41616 - Certificate IV in Organic Farming
  • AHC40316 - Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
  • AHC40416 - Certificate IV in Horticulture
  • AHC40516 - Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens
  • AHC51616 - Diploma of Irrigation Management
  • AHC41116 - Certificate IV in Irrigation
  • AHC40116 - Certificate IV in Agriculture

And the skillsets: