AHCIRG344 — Implement an irrigation schedule

1 Interpret the irrigation schedule

• 1.1Confirm activity to be undertaken, including identifying potential hazards and risks and implementing safe working practices to manage risks
• 1.2Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation
• 1.3Select, fit and use personal protective equipment applicable to the task
• 1.4Access information on plant growing requirements
• 1.5Interpret growing season moisture requirements
• 1.6Read the predicted seasonal moisture deficit and watering requirements and check with management
• 1.7Record parameters for the irrigation system

2 Determine irrigation shifts

• 2.1Subdivide irrigated area into units capable of individual irrigation and note area and irrigation equipment characteristics for each
• 2.2Define soil irrigation capability for each unit
• 2.3Define crop and plant water requirement for each unit
• 2.4Combine units requiring similar irrigation into irrigation shifts
• 2.5Ensure irrigation shifts do not exceed water delivery capacity of the property irrigation infrastructure
• 2.6Determine the water volume required to meet irrigation needs over specified period

3 Implement irrigation schedule

• 3.1Coordinate resources and brief personnel to deliver requirements
• 3.2Implement watering program

4 Monitor irrigation

• 4.1Inspect plants and crops for growth rate and signs of stress
• 4.2Record frequency of irrigation
• 4.3Measure and record water usage and confirm water allocation is not exceeded for a given period
• 4.4Calculate the difference between estimated and actual water use
• 4.5Measure water quality
• 4.6Assess plant and crop growth and water use efficiency
• 4.7Measure soil for readily available water (RAW)
• 4.8Record climate and weather conditions
• 4.9Adjust watering program in response to rainfall events and changes to evapotranspiration rates

5 Record irrigation information and activities

• 5.1Record plant or crop environment data according to workplace recording procedures
• 5.2Record water usage
• 5.3Record irrigation shifts
• 5.4Record system process data

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