Micro Irrigation Technician

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1. Introduction and Contacts..……………… 1
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Introduction

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Micro Irrigation Technician Holds a very critical role in the installation and
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Brief Job Description: Responsible for Installation, Testing, Commissioning of
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Micro Irrigation System at field level and thus ensure uninterrupted supply of
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water to the plant stand on the farm.
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Personal Attributes: This job requires the individual to work independently and
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be comfortable in making decisions pertaining to his/her area of work. Requires
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clarity, skill to basic arithematic and algebraic principles. The individual should
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be result oriented and is responsible for his own working and learning. The
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individual should also be able to demonstrate skills of using various tools and
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Qualifications Pack Micro Irrigation Technician

Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q7502
Micro Irrigation Technician
Job Role
s Job role is applicable for national/international scenarios
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a Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
t TBD Version number 1.0
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Sector Agriculture Drafted on 15/06/13
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Sub-sector Precision Farming Last reviewed on 08/08/13
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Occupation Infrastructure Creation Next review date 10/02/14

Job Role Micro Irrigation Technician
Irrigation Technician is responsible for Installation,
Testing, Commissioning of Micro Irrigation System at
Role Description
farmer’s field for better water management and increase
in yield of crop.
NVEQF/NVQF level 4
Minimum Educational Qualifications* 8th Standard Appeared or Passed
Maximum Educational Qualifications* Not Applicable
Training
Not Applicable
(Suggested but not mandatory)
Experience One year of on job experience under supervision /
apprenticeship
Compulsory:

1. AGR / N7504 - Designing and Layout of Micro Irrigation
Applicable National Occupational System
Standards (NOS) 2. AGR / N7505 – Installation of Micro Irrigation System
3. AGR / N7506 – Maintenance of Micro Irrigation System
4. AGR / N9903 Health & Safety at the workplace

Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units
Qualifications Pack Micro Irrigation Technician

Keywords /Terms Description
Sector Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar businesses
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occupation, or area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of
persons. Functions are identified through functional analysis and form the basis of
OS.
Job Role Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment
opportunity in an organization.
OS OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying
out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding
they need to meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable
both in the Indian and global contexts.
Performance Performance Criteria are statements that together specify the standard of
Criteria performance required when carrying out a task.
NOS NOS are Occupational Standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.
Qualifications Pack Qualifications Pack Code is a unique reference code that identifies a qualifications
Code pack.
Qualifications Pack Qualifications Pack comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training
and other criteria required to perform a job role. A Qualifications Pack is assigned a
unique qualification pack code.
Unit Code Unit Code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by
an ‘N’.
Unit Title Unit Title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able
to do.
Description Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to
anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are
looking for.
Knowledge and Knowledge and Understanding are statements which together specify the technical,
Understanding generic, professional and organizational specific knowledge that an individual needs
in order to perform to the required standard.
Organizational Organizational Context includes the way the organization is structured and how it
Context operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their
relevant areas of responsibility.
Technical Technical Knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific
Knowledge designated responsibilities.
Core Skills or Core Skills or Generic Skills are a group of skills that are key to learning and working
Generic Skills in today's world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the
context of the OS, these include communication related skills that are applicable to
most job roles.
Vertical Vertical may exist within a sub-sector representing different domain areas or the
client industries served by the industry
Qualifications Pack Micro Irrigation Technician

Keywords /Terms Description

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MIS Micro Irrigation System
AGR/ N7504 Designing and Layout of Micro Irrigation System

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Overview

This unit is about an Irrigation Technician responsible for Designing and lay out
the Micro Irrigation System at farmer’s field, according to the crop layout
AGR/ N7504 Designing and Layout of Micro Irrigation System
Unit Code AGR/ N7504
Unit Title
d Designing and Layout of Micro Irrigation Systems
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d Description This OS unit is about an Irrigation Technician who is responsible for designing and
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laying out the Micro Irrigation System at farmer’s field according to the crops for
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t better water management and increase in yield of crop.
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l Scope This unit/task covers the following:
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n  Designing the Micro Irrigation System
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i  Layout plan of designed irrigation system
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u Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
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O Element Performance Criteria
l Design the Micro To be competent, the user / individual on the job must be able to:
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n Irrigation System PC1. Identify the characteristics of the soil, climatic conditions, land gradient, crop
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a PC2. Follow Micro Irrigation Principles in the design of the Micro Irrigation System
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Layout Plan Of PC3. Layout Irrigation System as per the legend used in drawing.
Designed Irrigation PC4. Handle the site deviation if required.
System PC5. Take note of basics of crop cultivation such as spacing, water requirement,
spacing of the crop stand, nature of rooting etc.,
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
Context KA1. Effective working relationships and how to work effectively with both the
farmers and the company
KA2. Farmers need assessment and time management
B. Technical The individual on the job needs to know and understand :
Knowledge KB1. Basic crop cultivation practices
KB2. Crop parameters and specifications of micro irrigation system
KB3. Process of designing and laying the micro irrigation system in the field in field
Skills (S) [Optional]
A. Core Skills/ Writing Skills
Generic Skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. Submit the bills & expenses incurred at site.
SA2. Report problems to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner
SA3. Write descriptions and details about incidents in reports
SA4. Follow basic arithmetic and algebraic principles
Reading Skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA5. Read instruction manuals for hand tool and equipments
SA6. Read instructions on Irrigation Layout with special legend and notes.
SA7. Read and Understand Bill Of Materials (Product Code & Description)
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
AGR/ N7504 Designing and Layout of Micro Irrigation System
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA8. Receive instructions and seek advice from supervisors and managers
SA9. Provide direction and instructions to co workers / labourers
SA10. Make Friendly and cordial communication with farmers at and off the fields.
B. Professional Skills Decision Making

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB1. In the event of deviation, take decision on pipe size/ fittings.
SB2. Recall and demonstrate practical skills, routine and repetitive in a range of
applications, using appropriate rule and tool, using quality concepts
mentioned above.
Plan and Organize
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB3. Use ideas in particular situations with consent of seniors
SB4. Customise a given technology of MIS or variants of technologies to farmer’s
needs and priorities.
Problem Solving
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB5. Think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and suggest and
propose an optimum /best possible solution(s)
SB6. Equipment Selection: Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to
do a job
Analytical Thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB7. Use different designing tools and equipment in the field
Critical Thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB8. Take up his own working and learning
SB9. Analyze the site requirement and areas of priority if project is big.
SB10. Judge the safety of material and tools at sites.
AGR/ N7504 Designing and Layout of Micro Irrigation System
NOS Version Control
NOS Code AGR/ N7504
Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
TBD Version number 1.0
[OPTIONAL]
Industry Agriculture Drafted on 15/06/13
Industry Sub-sector Precision Farming Last reviewed on 08/08/13
Next review date 10/02/14
AGR/ N7505 Installation of Micro Irrigation System

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Overview

This unit is about a Micro Irrigation Technician responsible for Installation of
Micro Irrigation System at farmer’s field and also training of farmers on how to
use it.
AGR/ N7505 Installation of Micro Irrigation System
Unit Code AGR/ N7505
Unit Title
d Installation of Micro Irrigation Systems
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d Description This OS unit is about an Irrigation Technician who is responsible for Installation,
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Testing and Commissioning of Micro Irrigation System at farmer’s field for better
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t water management and increase in yield of crop.
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l Scope This unit/task covers the following:
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n  Components of Micro Irrigation System
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i  Installation Techniques
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p  Training of Farmers
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c Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
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l Element Performance Criteria
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Components of Micro To be competent, the user / individual on the job must be able to:
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it Irrigation System PC6. Identify various components of MIS
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N PC7. Identify f various parts of the MI units for timely fitting and installation
Installation PC8. Use right components at the right place for better installation
Techniques PC9. Do quick and error free installation of the MIS
PC10. Test and Commission the MIS after installation
Training of Farmers PC11. Train farmers on using the system
PC12. Explain farmers on how to retrieve the system after harvest and again laying
the pipelines
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
B. Organizational The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
Context KA3. Effective working relationships and how to work effectively with the farmers,
co workers and the labourers
KA4. Organizational / farmers needs and time management
B. Technical The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
Knowledge KB4. Types of Pumps, Piping Networks and other related equipments.
KB5. PVC & GI Fittings and its applications
KB6. Basic hydraulics like pressure, flow etc.
KB7. Types of chemicals to be used during maintenance of MIS
KB8. Training farmers on the process of using
KB9. Accessories needed for proper installation.
KB10. Knowledge of tools required for installation of MIS.
Skills (S) [Optional]
C. Core Skills/ Writing Skills
Generic Skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA11. Submit the bills & expenses incurred at site.
SA12. Report problems to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner
SA13. Write descriptions and details about incidents in reports
SA14. Follow basic arithmetic and algebraic principles
Reading Skills