Overview
This course is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to become Irrigation Efficiency professionals. Through the Irrigation Systems Efficiency accredited short course, participants will gain an understanding of how to interpret irrigation designs, operate, measure and maintain irrigation systems to maximise water efficiency.
The course also introduces concepts and knowledge around Plant water requirements and understanding soil types.
The course emphasises hands-on learning, requiring candidates to apply the concepts and techniques they learn directly within their own workplace environment.
Learning Outcomes
- Testing landscape sprinkler irrigation systems
- Basic irrigation scheduling
- Determining irrigation water requirements
- Basic system trouble shooting
- Developing system maintenance strategies
- Checking pressure and flow rates
- Conducting a water application distribution test
- Collecting data to determine irrigation uniformity and efficiency
- Understand the factors affecting plant water use
- Assessing soil texture and root zone depths
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone looking to be involved in irrigation installation or irrigation management.
Units of Competency
- AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation system
- AHCIRG337 Measure irrigation delivery system performance
- AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
How to study
Mode of Delivery
The Course will be delivered Face-to-Face.
Students will be certified on completion of the course (no post-course assessments).
Course Program & Duration
The Course is delivered over 3 full days Face-to-Face from 8:30am - 4:30pm (Local Time).
This course must be completed within 6 months from enrolment.
Course Schedule
15 - 17 October 2024
8:30am - 4:30pm (Local Time)
Entry Requirements
Students will be required to successfully complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment at Certificate III level.
Students require Basic computer knowledge and skills in order to download course materials and complete online Post-Course Assessments.
Course Fees
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Company Member |
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Individual Member |
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Non-Member |
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| Full Course |
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$1,370 |
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$1,507 |
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$1,658 |
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Cancellation Refund Policy
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Cancellations received more than ten days in advance of the commencement of the training course will be subject to a 10% administration fee of the course fee paid, unless the student is able to transfer to a future course, in which case no penalty will be applied
- Cancellations received between 5 and 10 working days before commencement of the course may forfeit 50% of the course fee
- Cancellations within 5 working days of the commencement of the course may forfeit 100% of the course fee, unless the student is able to transfer to a future course, in which case a 10% penalty may apply
- By prior arrangement substitution of a student may be acceptable without incurring additional costs and must be approved by Irrigation Australia Training before commencement of the course
- Non-attendance without notice will result in the full course fee being charged
How to Enrol
- Download and read the Irrigation Australia Student Handbook
- Click on the 'Register Now' button
- Complete the online enrolment form that you will receive after you register
- Ensure payment is made seven (7) days prior to course commencement
- Resources will be made available to download after the online enrolment form is completed
Note: If registrations have closed, please contact our office T. (07) 3517 4000 and speak to a member of our training team regarding enrolment under special consideration.