Your guarantee for appropriate irrigation technology

INTRODUCTION TO IRRIGATION DESIGN

A short course presented by SABI

COURSE AIMS

• To establish a uniform standard of knowledge amongst irrigation designers.

• To promote the more focused use of sophisticated equipment.
• To broaden the professional image of irrigation designers.
• To lay the foundation for more specialized training.

COURSE FORMAT

Lectures on theoretical aspects are supported by demonstrations. During the course there will be
opportunities to discuss practical problems.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Students interested in a career in the irrigation industry.

• All persons working in the irrigation industry.

CLASS TIMES

08:30 – 16:00
Tea Break: 10:45 – 11:00
Lunch: 13:00 – 14:00

DURATION OF COURSE

Module 1 May 2009

Module 2 June 2009

Module 3 July 2009

Module 4 Augustus 2009

ASSESMENT

Written exams will be taken after each module. The requirement to pass is 50%. Successful
candidates receive a certificate. Candidates who achieve more than 75% will be issued a certificate
with “distinction”. The best student will receive a bronze medal at the bi-annual SABI congress.
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ASSESMENT

Only applicable to candidates who fail a maximum of two subjects.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Senior certificate preferably with mathematics, or relevant experience.

COURSE FEES

R1500/module and a R150 admin fee for the final exam (includes the Irrigation Design Manual which
is used as a study material). The course certificate will only be issued when the entire course is
completed.

COURSE VENUE

ARC: ILI, Creswell Avenue Silverton, Pretoria.

COURSE REGISTRATION

Please complete the attached registration form and send to -

South African Irrigation Institute (SABI)
P.O. Box 834
STRAND
7139
Republic of South Africa

Tel/Fax: +00 21 855 5412

E-mail: riana@sabi.co.za

The full course fee is payable on registration. Cheques to be made payable to SABI.

Bank details:

Bank: ABSA
Branch Code: 334-410
Account Number: 404 5358 927
Type of account: Cheque

Fax your registration form and proof of payment to +27 21 855 5412.

ACCOMMODATION

Students are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and the cost thereof is not included
in the course fees.

MEALS

Coffee/Tea and a light lunch are included.

PARKING

Parking is available at ARC: ILI

CONTACT PERSON

Riana Lombard 021 855 5412 E-mail: riana@sabi.co.za (Administration)

Isobel van der Stoep 082 331 4987 (Course content)

NEEDS FOR COURSE

Writing pad and scientific pocket calculator.

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COURSE PROGRAM
The program is subject to changes.
Module 1 (May 2009) SYSTEM PLANNING

Date Time Subject Lecturer

08:30 – 08:45 Welcoming
08:45 – 09:45 1. Introduction to irrigation design
09:45 – 10:45 10. Types of irrigation systems
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 10. Examples of complete designs
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 ARC - Site visit
08:30 – 10:45 3. Soil science
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 3. Soil science
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 3. Soil science (practical)
08:30 – 10:45 Exam: Soil Science
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 5. Water quality
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 4. Water Act
08:30 – 10:45 4. Crop water requirements
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 4. Crop water requirements
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 4. Crop water requirements
08:30 – 10:45 4. SAPWAT
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 4. SAPWAT

Module 2 (June 2009) MICRO IRRIGATION DESIGN

Date Time Subject Lecturer

08:30 – 10:45 System planning
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 System planning
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 Irrigation equipment and accessories
08:30 – 10:45 Hydraulics (theory)
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 Hydraulics (theory)
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 Hydraulics (pipe materials)
08:30 – 10:45 Exam: System planning
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 Micro irrigation design (planning)
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 Micro irrigation design (equipment)
08:30 – 10:45 Micro irrigation design (laterals)
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 Micro irrigation design (manifolds)
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 Micro irrigation design (equipment)
08:30 – 10:45 Micro irrigation design (examples)
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 Micro irrigation design (examples)
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Module 3 (14 – 18 July 2008) SPRINKLER IRRIGATION DESIGN

Date Time Subject Lecturer

08:30 – 10:45 Micro irrigation – revision
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 Micro irrigation – block hydraulics examples
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 Micro irrigation – main line examples
08:30 – 10:45 Sprinkler irrigation – introduction
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 Sprinkler irrigation – lateral design
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 Sprinkler irrigation - equipment
08:30 – 10:45 Sprinkler irrigation – main lines
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 Sprinkler irrigation – examples
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 Sprinkler irrigation - equipment
08:30 – 10:45 Exam: Hydraulics
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 Moving systems - theory
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 Moving systems - equipment
08:30 – 10:45 Pumps – principles and selection
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 Drive systems (motors)

Module 4 (August 2009) DESIGN EXAMPLES AND EXAM

Date Time Subject Lecturer

08:30 – 10:45 Micro irrigation – design example
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 Micro irrigation – design example
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 Micro irrigation – design example
08:30 – 10:45 Sprinkler irrigation – design example
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 Sprinkler irrigation – design example
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 Sprinkler irrigation – design example
08:30 – 10:45 Flood irrigation
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 Automation and fertigation
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 Study
08:30 – 10:45 Design Exam
10:45 – 11:00 TEA
11:00 – 13:00 Design Exam
13:00 – 13:30 LUNCH
14:00 – 15:30 Design Exam
16:00 - SABI Central Branch meeting and
function with lecturers