Introduction to Irrigation | Agriculture
2 half days
Delivery
NIL
Entry Requirements
Virtual
Study mode
2 Days
Duration
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Overview
Over 54% of the water consumption in Australia is used in agriculture and with the increasing scarcity of water, the industry has to find way to improve water efficiency. This course is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge to contribute. This course involves face to face education about how irrigation is the backbone of the agricultural industry and everything that entails.
Learning outcomes
- An overview of agricultural irrigation in Australia
- An appreciation of issues facing Australian irrigation farmers
- An outline of the context of irrigation businesses and factors affecting decision-making
- Awareness of the main types of irrigation systems used in Australia and their advantages and disadvantages
- Summary figures for the value of irrigated agriculture to Australia
- An outline of the key elements of irrigation practice and management
- An appreciation of land and water planning on irrigation farms
- A synopsis of the main sources of water for irrigation
- An outline of the complexities of allocation and administration of water entitlements
- Awareness of the issues involved in physical water measurement and accounting
- An understanding of the concept of water use efficiency as it applies to irrigation
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone who is interested in becoming an irrigation professional within the agriculture industry. This field of work is not only incredibly important in our industry, but incredibly important in our society and is forever expanding with job opportunities.
Course Topics
- Irrigation industry segments
- Water sources
- Major irrigation industries
- Soil/plant/water relationships
- Whole farm land and water plans
- Physical water accounting
- Irrigation efficiency and standards
- Management of water supply as it relates to irrigation
- Research and development
How to study
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Students must have standard Language, Literacy and numeracy skills and will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment at Certificate III level.
COURSE DURATION:
The full qualification can be completed within 18 – 24 months from enrolment
This course must be completed within 24 months from enrolment. Students who fail to complete the course within this timeframe and wish to continue will be charged a re-enrolment fee as per Page 15 of the Irrigation Australia Student Handbook V3.0 March 2020.
MODE OF DELIVERY:
Virtual Classroom | Face to Face | Online Post-Course Assessments
Payment options
Upfront Payment
This is the full payment covering the course and the certification.
Irrigation Australia Members rate: $750 ex gst
Non-Members rate: $1,175 ex gst