Burdekin Water Forum 2017
Irrigation Australia Limited‐ Australia’s Peak National body representing the irrigation industry
Burdekin Water Forum 2017Geoff Harvey• IAL National Training, Certification & Marketing Manager
Tracy Martin• IAL National Membership & Regions Manager
About Irrigation Australia
Irrigation Australia Limited (IAL) is Australia's leading organisation representing the breadth of the Australian irrigation industry.
Members cover all sectors of the industry – water users, consultants, designers and installers, educational institutions, government, manufacturers, retailers
• www.irrigationaustralia.com.au
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IAL Conference & Exhibition – 2018
ICID World Congress – 2020
“New” Membership Platform launched
Training & Certification Focus
IAL Centre of Irrigation Excellence (COIE)
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THE LANDSCAPE OF BUSINESS IS CHANGING‐DRAMATICALLY
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Skilled staff shortages will continue to affect our Irrigation Industry in the future.
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IAL’s mission today is to get you thinking about “Training” and “Certification” as a key ingredient to professionalise our Irrigation Industry.
Irrigation Industry Training
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IRRIGATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED (IAL) RTO:
IAL’s has been a registered RTO under “Irrigation Training Australia (ITA) ” since 2007.
IAL has been developing training courses and delivering those training courses for over 32 years, initially through IAA.
IAL works closely with other training providers including RTO’s, TAFE’s, Universities, CSIRO and has strong links with Industry (including Councils & Governments)
Centre Pivot & Lateral Move (CPLM)
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TRAINING OVERVIEW• 2 Day training • Teaching the latest techniques and innovations of CPLM systems.
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KEY TRAINING TOPICS• Components of CPLM system• Planning to install CPLM• Comparing sprinkler and wheel options• Using CPLM systems effectively• Basic maintenance requirements of CPLM systems.
“New” Irrigation Essentials School
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TRAINING OVERVIEW• 6 Day residential training school• Assessed against nationally recognisedCert III in Irrigation.
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KEY TRAINING TOPICS• Irrigation design, installation and troubleshooting
• Latest irrigation technology• Installing irrigation pumps• Implementing irrigation schedule• Measuring irrigation system performance
TOWARDS A CERT III IN IRRIGATION
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KEY TRAINING TOPICS2 COMPULSORY UNITS OF COMPETENCIES To be completed online prior to the course
9 UNITS OF COMPETENCIES To be completed over the 6 days training
3 FURTHER UNITS OF COMPETENCIES To be complete after (20 electives)
Meter Validation & Installation
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TRAINING OVERVIEW• Provide students with the knowledge required to install water meters.
• Prepares students to complete site preparations, commissioning, and field assessments for meter installations.
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KEY TRAINING TOPICS• WHS relevant to operators in the water industry
• Requirements for site preparation• Component installation• Field assessment of meter installations
TOWARDS A CERTIFIED METER INSTALLER & VALIDATOR
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KEY TRAINING TOPICSOption One: 2 Day TrainingTheoretical Part for 2 Units of Competency
Option Two: 3 Day TrainingTheoretical & Practical components for 6 units of competency
One Day Training (Refresher)Provides 10 CPD points required to renew your certification
Irrigation Pumps & Systems
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TRAINING OVERVIEW• 2 Day training • Covers the process of operating & maintaining irrigation pumping systems
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KEY TRAINING TOPICS• Determining system requirements• Types of irrigation systems• Hydraulics of irrigation systems• Pump selection, Installation and commissioning
• Maintenance and troubleshooting
Introduction to Irrigation
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INTRO TO IRRIGATION AGRICULTURE• 2 Day training • Basic understanding of the of irrigation in the agriculture & horticulture industry.
• Awareness of the main types of agriculture irrigation systems used in Australia and their advantages and disadvantage
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INTRO TO IRRIGATION URBAN• 2 day training• Basic understanding of irrigation in the urban sector including planning, procuring and supplying water to households and commercial users.
Irrigation Efficiency ‐ (3 Competencies)
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TRAINING OVERVIEW• 2 Day training • Knowledge to design, operate & maintain an efficient irrigation system
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KEY TRAINING TOPICS• Irrigation water‐use data• Testing irrigation systems• Irrigation scheduling• Determining water requirements• Checking pressure and flow rates
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IRRIGATION AUSTRALIA TRAINING RUNS NATIONALLY
For a list of upcoming training visit our website;www.irrigationaustralia.com.auorwww.coie.com.au
IRRIGATION AUSTRALIA CERTIFICATIONS
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Certification Program
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“Certified Irrigation Professionals” providea Customer Service Point Of Difference. Certified Irrigation Designer Certified Irrigation Installer Certified Irrigation Operator Certified Irrigation Contractor Certified Irrigation Retailer Certified Irrigation Manager Certified Meter Installers Certified Irrigation Agronomist
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Promoting & Appointing a Certified Irrigation Professional.
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Certification Factsheets
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Certified Irrigation Designer
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Certified Irrigation Agronomist
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Certified Irrigation Contractor
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Certified Irrigation Installer
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Certified Irrigation Manager
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Certified Irrigation Operator
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Certified Irrigation Retailer
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Certified Meter Installer & Validator
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Centre of Irrigation Excellence
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Centre of Irrigation Excellence
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