Irrigation Technician Building & Related Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does an Irrigation Technician Do?
Irrigation technicians specialise in the installation, maintenance and repair of sprinklers, pipes and other irrigation systems. They operate machinery used for irrigation systems handling, and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
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Water Pressure
Physical laws, qualities and applications of liquid or water pressure.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an Irrigation Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialWater Pressure knowledge
Physical laws, qualities and applications of liquid or water pressure.
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EssentialIrrigation Systems knowledge
The methods and systems management in irrigation.
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EssentialTypes Of Sprinklers knowledge
The different types of installations using water supply for the control and extinguishing of fires. These systems include fast- and standard response sprinklers wet and dry pipe systems, deluge systems, …
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Environmental Legislation skill
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are …
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EssentialLay Pipe Installation skill
Install the system of pipes used to transport a fluid, be it a liquid or a gas, from one point to another and connect it to the fuel and water …
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EssentialCompute Irrigation Pressure skill
Calculate how much pressure is needed for existing and planned irrigation systems. Include discharge and spray radius specification.
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EssentialInstall Irrigation Systems skill
Install and shift irrigation systems to distribute water according to needs.
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EssentialInstall Sprinkler Systems skill
Install sprinkler systems and adjust the pumps, main feeder and lateral lines, sprinkler heads, valves, PVC pipes, controls, and electronically controlled water sensors.
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EssentialKeep Competences About Irrigation Systems Up-to-date skill
Keep up to date with trends in irrigation systems. Review publications, and attending lectures and conferences. Cooperate with others in developing and revising overall grounds planning and the grounds handbook.
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EssentialMaintain Irrigation Controllers skill
Maintain and program different types of irrigation controllers including mechanical, solar battery, digital and computer controlled systems.
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EssentialMaintain Irrigation Systems skill
Install irrigation, plumbing and sprinkler systems. Inspect and assess these systems according to agreed time schedules. Identify defects and wear in irrigation systems and arrange repairs.
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EssentialMaintain Sprinkler Systems skill
Repair and replace sprinkler system components: pumps, main feeder and lateral lines, sprinkler heads, valves, PVC pipes, controls, and electronically controlled water sensors. Replace low voltage wiring. Oversee sprinkler system …
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Optional Skills (5 of 11 displayed)
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OptionalWater Reuse knowledge
Principles of water re-use processes in complex circulation systems.
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OptionalFire Prevention Procedures knowledge
The regulations concerning fire and explosion prevention, and the equipment, systems and methods used in it.
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OptionalFire Safety Regulations knowledge
The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.
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OptionalWater Policies knowledge
Have a solid understanding of policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations concerning water.
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OptionalMonitor Water Quality skill
Measure water quality: temperature, oxygen, salinity, pH, N2, NO2,NH4, CO2, turbidity, chlorophyll. Monitor microbiological water quality.
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OptionalDevelop Irrigation Strategies skill
Plan the deployment of methods and procedures for watering the land by artificial means, taking into account strategies for water use sustainability.
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OptionalFollow Water Supply Schedule skill
Adapt operations in the distribution and supply of water for irrigation purposes, residential or facility use, to ensure that the timing is correct and the schedule is followed.
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OptionalInspect Fire Equipment skill
Inspect fire equipment, such as fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and fire vehicle systems, to ensure the equipment is functional and to assess its faults.
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OptionalMeasure Water Flow skill
Measure water flow, water intakes and catchments.
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OptionalOrganise Irrigation skill
Plan and assist with irrigation scheduling and operation.
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OptionalPerform Water Testing Procedures skill
Conduct testing procedures on water quality, such as pH tests and dissolved solids. Understand instrumentation drawings.
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