Course Title: Irrigation BAG213
Irrigation BAG213
Understand the basics of irrigation. This course will teach you to design and manage simple irrigation systems for agricultural applications. You will learn to understand the soil characteristics that affect irrigation needs (such as drainage and water holding capacity) and to estimate plant needs, plus about different irrigation systems, irrigation scheduling and equipment. Learn to understand and use this increasingly important aspect of agriculture.
Course Structure for Irrigation BAG213
- Introduction to Irrigation
- Soil Characteristics & Problems
- Estimating Plant Needs & Irrigation Scheduling
- Drainage
- Types of Irrigation Systems
- Trickle Systems
- Design Specifications
- Pumps & Filters
- Selecting the Right System For a Plant
- Design & Operation of Systems
Aims for Irrigation BAG213
- Explain the significance of soil in irrigation
- Explain how to determine when to irrigate in agricultural situations
- Manage irrigation in agricultural situations
- Explain the significance of different aspects of moving water including: drainage, pumps, filters, storage, recirculation, and re-use
- Select an appropriate irrigation system for a given agricultural situation
- Explain the principles of design for a simple irrigation system
- Design a simple irrigation system
- Oversee the installation of an irrigation system
Price: £340
Qualification: Certificate
Estimated Course Duration: 100 hours
Available Learning Methods: Online, USB (+£5) and Correspondence (+£35)
Enrolment Dates: Our courses are self-paced and you can start at anytime
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