STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Conduct an irrigation audit and tune-up.

 2. Create an audit report, tune-up plan and irrigation schedule appropriate to site conditions

    (i.e. soils, plant material, exposure, water source, etc.).

 3. Troubleshoot electric and hydraulic deficiencies in an irrigation system and propose repairs.

 4. Repair common electrical and hydraulic problems (i.e. defective diaphragms, solenoids, etc.) and

    identify procedures to make major repairs.

 5. Complete relevant business documents (e.g. work orders, change orders, job reporting, etc.).

 6. Demonstrate job prioritization, satisfactory oral and verbal communication skills, safe work practices and

    professionalism during labs.

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

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Irrigation audit and tune-up

      a. Analyze inefficiencies

      b. Create audit report

      c. Calculate irrigation schedule

      d. Repair inefficiencies

 II. Troubleshoot irrigation systems

      a. Electrical control system components

      b. Water control and delivery components

 III. Business practices