STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Demonstrate familiarity with commonly used irrigation components, their installation, repair, maintenance, and layout of an

    overhead spray and drip irrigation systems.

 2. Demonstrate an understanding of irrigation system hydraulics (i.e. pressure, flow and velocity) and its impact

    on irrigation system design and operations.

 3. Install a simple irrigation system from an irrigation plan using appropriate installation equipment and tools.

 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the effect of plant types and soil conditions on plant water use, and its impact on irrigation

    system design and operations (ex. scheduling and auditing).

 5. Demonstrate familiarity with regulations and safety procedures related to working with raw and reclaimed water.

 6. Complete documentation related to client communication, job reporting, and as-built plans.

 7. Demonstrates job prioritization, satisfactory oral and verbal communication skills and professionalism in a lab setting.

 8. Use numeracy and problem solving skills to solve content related problems.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Relevant irrigation components

       a. System layout

       b. Operation

       c. Installation

       d. Maintenance

 II. System hydraulic relationships

       a. Pressure

       b. Water velocity

       c. Water flow

 III. Plant water use

       a. Soil and plant types

       b. ET and plant water requirements

 IV. Business

       a. Job prioritization

       b. Satisfactory written and verbal communication

       c. Professionalism

       d. Documentation