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Introduction to irrigation pump performance - PROfarm course

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Name:	Introduction to irrigation pump performance
Description:	Irrigators and other users of irrigation pumps can improve their knowledge, understanding and operation of their pumps and learn how to improve pump performance.
Cost:	After NSW Government subsidy, $165 GST-free.
Course aims:	improve pump performance, and therefore improve irrigation systems performance and productivity improve irrigators knowledge, understanding and operation of their pumps better prepare irrigators to monitor, maintain and select their pumping equipment.
Learning outcomes:	assess your pumping requirements outline the components of 'pumping head' read and interpret manufacturers' pump curves determine the operating efficiency of a pump calculate the power requirements of an irrigation pump calculate the operating costs of a pump describe the common types of pumps used in irrigation systems describe installation, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for pumps demonstrate the ability to communicate irrigation system requirements to a supplier or service industry representative.
Length:	1 day
Course program/structure:	theory indoors practical demonstration using a pump model more theory indoors with worked examples exercise in pump selection.
Resources and method of delivery:	Participants will be provided with a course manual. This course is mainly delivered indoors.
Accreditation:	This course is mapped to the following national unit of competency, RTE3607A - Measure irrigation delivery system performance.

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