HORT346 – Maintain Irrigation
Module code
HORT346
Module title
Maintain Irrigation
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s knowledge and skill in maintaining an irrigation system in horticulture.
Programmes
- SX1702
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
5
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 50
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Describe irrigation filters.
Repair a leaking or broken irrigation pipe .
Carry out pre-season maintenance of an irrigation system.
Maintain an irrigation system - Content
- -Types, working principles and maintenance of filters
-Repairing damaged pipe, replacement equipment
-Water and pressure loss, sealing leaks
-Restoring pipes
-Component check and clean
-System flush
-Replacing damaged components
-Daily inspections, identifying and reporting blocked emitters and leaks
-Diary of maintenance work
-Portable irrigation system; stop, move and start
-Maintain irrigation components, leak and pressure variation
-Measuring and recording emitter output per unit area - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Theoretical face-to-face and online sessions including tutorials, workshops, group activities, discussion, workbooks, independent learning, and assignments.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this module is competency-based. In order to pass this module, students must attempt and meet all the requirements of the competency-based assessments including carrying out all tasks in a safe manner and to industry standard.
