irrigation technician

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.

Alternative Labels

irrigation machinery operative

irrigation machinery operator

irrigation machinery technician

irrigation machinery worker

irrigation maintenance technician

irrigation operative

irrigation pipework technician

irrigation system maintenance technician

irrigation system technician

irrigation technician

irrigation worker

sprinkler system maintenance technician

sprinkler system operator

sprinkler system technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

compute irrigation pressure ensure compliance with environmental legislation install irrigation systems install sprinkler systems keep competences about irrigation systems up-to-date lay pipe installation maintain irrigation controllers maintain irrigation systems maintain sprinkler systems

Essential Knowledge

irrigation systems types of sprinklers water pressure

Optional Skills and Competences

develop irrigation strategies follow water supply schedule inspect fire equipment measure water flow monitor water quality organise irrigation perform water testing procedures

Optional Knowledge

fire prevention procedures fire safety regulations water policies water reuse

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/534d18fe-eae4-4a02-af4d-f78e92faa5d5

Status

released

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