Release

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Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Compile property background information

1.1 Identify ownership details

1.2 Compile irrigation history

1.3 Identify locality and property details

1.4 Identify agreements and easements with surrounding properties

1.5 Develop property maps to illustrate locality and property boundaries

2. Compile information on infrastructure and topography

2.1 Define significant topographical and infrastructure features

2.2 Identify opportunities and strengths of the property

2.3 Identify limitations and weaknesses of the property

2.4 Identify local planning issues that may affect the irrigation and drainage management plan

2.5 Develop a map overlay to illustrate topography and infrastructure

3. Compile information on natural resources

3.1 Gather soil survey information

3.2 Identify strategies to minimise and reduce soil erosion, and physical and chemical soil deterioration

3.3 Identify water source availability and quality

3.4 Identify ground water depth and salinity issues

3.5 Define climatic characteristics

3.6 Develop a map overlay to illustrate natural resource features

4. Compile information on workplace cropping and planting

4.1 Define the suitability of soils and water quality for crops and plants

4.2 Identify any special irrigation requirements of crops and plants

4.3 Develop monthly and annual water budgets for each crop and plant program

4.4 Identify current yields and compare with benchmark crop yields

4.5 Establish targets with consideration for any factors which could limit optimum production

4.6 Define intended crop rotations

4.7 Develop a map overlay to illustrate crop and plant detail

5. Compile information on existing irrigation and drainage system where used

5.1 Evaluate current system performance

5.2 Compare current system performance to benchmark performance parameters

5.3 Develop scheduling procedures

5.4 Define drainage management performance including environmental authority compliance issues

5.5 Identify areas for improvement in system management and structure

5.6 Develop a map overlay to illustrate irrigation system layout

6. Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan with specifications for new or up-graded irrigation and drainage system

6.1 Summarise performance requirements for distribution, treatment and drainage systems

6.2 List new or replacement components

6.3 Develop a development timetable

6.4 Define proposed scheduling system

6.5 Define performance monitoring procedures and workplace health and safety requirements

6.6 Define drainage management processes

6.7 Develop a map overlay to illustrate proposed irrigation and drainage development

6.8 Document irrigation and drainage management plan

Skill

Description

Reading

• Identify and interpret information regarding requirements for irrigation and drainage management plan

Numeracy

• Interpret statistical data and measurements

Navigate the world of work

• Identify and describe own workplace requirements, including safety requirements, associated with own role and area of responsibility

Technology

• Use for researching, collecting and collating data

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Comments

Equivalence status

AHCIRG509 Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan

AHCIRG504 Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan

Performance criteria clarified

Foundation skills added

Assessment requirements updated

Equivalent unit

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0.