Unit of competency
Modification History
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AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a soil use map for a property.
This unit applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Soils and media [SOL]
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Collect information for soil mapping |
1.1 Confirm soils samples collected for off-site assessment by soil testing agencies used recommended procedures 1.2 Collect soil physical, chemical and biological information 1.3 Determine the acceptable soil parameters for specified plants from published data and records 1.4 Collect information about areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity on the property 1.5 Collate research outcomes |
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2. Analyse soil information |
2.1 Classify the soil types of the sample area according to standards for soil classification 2.2 Compare collected results with established parameters for land use and production 2.3 Evaluate soil characteristics to determine whether they can be altered to meet land use needs 2.4 Determine readily available water values for irrigation sites |
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3. Plot topography and soil survey data on property map |
3.1 Map interpreted results 3.2 Identify potential uses of the soil for purposes of land classing, land capability, areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity 3.3 Define property boundaries and features 3.4 Identify paddocks or irrigation areas 3.5 Plot contour or spot level information 3.6 Plot soil sampling sites on map 3.7 Determine soil profile and irrigation characteristics for each sampling site and irrigation area and index to the map 3.8 Index the Readily Available Water values for irrigation sites 3.9 Plot areas of specific concern on the map and index descriptions to the map |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCSOL402A Develop a soil use map for a property.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
