Diploma of Irrigation
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- Certificate III in Irrigation
- Certificate IV in Irrigation
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Urrbrae
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Expected Employment Outcome Example
This course is designed for employment at a management level in the irrigation industry.
Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
Skills Covered
Certificate III in Irrigation
Undertaking this course will develop skills and knowledge in providing advice on products and services; coordinating work site activities; carrying out OH&S procedures; implementing a maintenance program for irrigation systems; installing and terminating extra low voltage wiring systems; installing irrigation systems; maintaining and monitoring environmental work practices; measuring irrigation delivery system performance; monitoring and operating water treatment processes; operating fertigation equipment; operating pressurised irrigation systems; preparing and applying chemicals; responding to emergencies; sampling soils and analysing results; transporting, handling and storing chemicals and troubleshooting irrigation systems.
Certificate IV in Irrigation
Undertaking this course will develop skills and knowledge in applying irrigation techniques to various horticultural and other crops; implement and monitor OH&S program; developing irrigation and drainage management plans; knowledge of all aspects of irrigated agriculture including land forming; management of salinity; measuring performance of irrigation delivery systems; soil conservation and understanding the properties of soil and other growing media.
Diploma of Irrigation
Undertaking this course will develop skills and knowledge in auditing irrigation systems; controlling inventory; designing drainage systems; designing irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs; designing irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems; designing water treatment systems; developing an irrigation and drainage management plan; establishing and maintaining an irrigation related environmental protection program; establishing and maintaining the enterprise OH&S program; evaluating e-business opportunities; implementing new technologies for business; managing environmental performance; managing projects; managing quality customer service; managing sales and service delivery; managing staff, merchandise and store presentation; managing water systems; monitoring and managing business operations; plan, implement and review quality assurance program; prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports; preparing estimates, quotes and tenders and providing specialist advice to clients.
Modules/Units: View Modules/Units
Minimum Entry Requirements
Award - SATAC application process
Any one of:Note: more information on selection
Qualification/Certification
Successful completion of this course provides you with the:
- Certificate III in Irrigation [RTE31303]
- Certificate IV in Irrigation [RTE40203]
- Diploma of Irrigation [RTE50203]
Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Application Selection
Award - SATAC application process
- Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian
Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
- Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.
Fees
Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus.
The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.
Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.
TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information
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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes
necessary.
Further Information
For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online