Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry or by completion of the Irrigation Industry Agronomist Skill Set. Direct entry applicants must be able to demonstrate prior experience in irrigation equivalent to a Certificate III or IV level.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Do you have work skills and knowledge that are not recognised by a formal qualification? You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning which will reduce your training time as well as the cost of the course. Discuss your RPL needs with an RMT training manager prior to enrolment.

Example course structure

Core units

AHCIRG402A Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system
AHCIRG501A Audit irrigation systems
AHCIRG502A Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs
AHCIRG503A Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems
AHCIRG504A Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan
AHCSOL501A Monitor and manage soils for production

Group A Elective Units

AHCIRG505A Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program

AHCBUS501A Manage staff
AHCBUS502A Market products and services

AHCDRG501A Design drainage systems

PSPPM502B Manage complex projects

Computer Requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please let your RMT trainer know prior to enrolment.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

• Microsoft Office 2007 or equivalent, and
• Microsoft Windows 98, or
• Mac OS X, and
• CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following free applications, downloadable from the internet:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader and
• Macromedia Flash player.