Basics in DRIP IRRIGATION
1 Half Day
Delivery
Nil
Entry Requirements
Virtual Classroom
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Overview
This course is intended to provide participants with basic concepts of drip irrigation, to familiarise the participants with the components of a drip irrigation system and their functions, and to provide an understanding of the basic operational and maintenance issues regarding this system.
Learning outcomes
- An overview of the drip irrigation system components, their functions and properties
- Knowledge of drip irrigation management and operation
- Knowledge of drip irrigation maintenance
- Understanding of water / soil / plant relationship
Who is the course for?
Suited to participants interested in/already working in the irrigation industry who want to increase their knowledge on drip irrigation.
Course Topics
- Origins and concept of Drip Irrigation
- How efficient is Drip vs Other methods?
- Structure of a Drip System
- Clogging factors
- Data Gathering
- Understanding velocities
- Uniformity – Flow Variation (FV) vs Emission Uniformity (EU)
- Pressure Compensated vs Non Pressure Compensated
- Soil types & emitter spacings
- Layout of laterals
- Fittings – Risers & Takeoffs
- System Flushing
- Chemical Treatment – Organic & Inorganic residues
- Surface vs Subsurface (SDI)
- Landscape – Commercial & Domestic
- Treated Wastewater
- Horticulture, Viticulture
- Greenhouse & Nursery (Protected Cropping)
How to Study & Courses
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: There are no entry requirements for this course.
COURSE DURATION: 1 x 4 hour session
MODE OF DELIVERY: Virtual Classroom
RESOURCES: Participants will be posted resources
Require assistance? Contact Irrigation Australia on 07 3517 4000
PRESENTER - JUSTIN WISE OF NETAFIM
Justin started in the irrigation industry in 2000 and worked as an irrigation dealer for 7 years. From there he moved to Netafim in 2008 – predominately in a position focusing on the Landscape /Reuse market mainly in the Metropolitan area of Victoria.
Around 2011 Justin’s position changed to incorporate the agricultural market overseeing the areas from Warrnambool to Gippsland. Justin has been working in this role for the last 10 years, which has incorporated working with dealers and end users to better understand and fully utilise and gain benefits from using drip – also covering best practice for design, installation and running of the systems.
Payment options
Upfront Payment
This is the full payment covering the course delivery
Members rate: $325 incl GST
Non-Members rate: $495 incl GST
