This subject examines: the range of machinery used in the management of horticultural sites, together with the principles of machinery operation and maintenance; health and safety techniques to identify hazards associated with machinery used, the assessment of risk and the control methods used to comply with current legislation; basic site surveying techniques that will enable the production of site plans and levelling details, for horticultural applications; green house technology and techniques; irrigation equipment such as micro, trickle and sprinkler systems as used in horticulture; water management principles used in the design and management of irrigation systems,... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: HORT10012 Horticultural Practice I Semester 1 12.50
