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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Monitor soils under irrigation

KHU-AGR-0287

Australian Equivalent

AHCIRG339

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess physical and moisture properties of soil, monitor soil chemical properties, assess soil health and plant growth under irrigation, and implement strategies to optimise irrigation on the soil plant growing environment. The unit applies to individuals who monitor soils under irrigation under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Assess the physical properties of irrigated soil

0287.E1.O1Identify the profile of irrigated soil

0287.E1.O2Determine soil texture and structure within the soil layers

0287.E1.O3Interpret tests for organic matter level in soil

0287.E1.O4Test for slaking and dispersion in irrigated soil

0287.E1.O5Assess the infiltration rate for irrigated soil

0287.E1.O6Measure soil moisture levels

0287.E1.O7Assess the environmental impacts of cultivation and watering practices on the physical properties of soil

E2Monitor soil moisture properties

0287.E2.O1Identify soil moisture tension and its role in determining water availability to plants

0287.E2.O2Assess the field capacity of irrigated soil

0287.E2.O3Observe the wilting point for a plant species in irrigated soil

0287.E2.O4Calculate the readily available water (RAW) in irrigated soil

E3Monitor soil chemical properties

0287.E3.O1Interpret soil test results for salinity and sodicity levels in irrigated soil

0287.E3.O2Interpret pH tests and the potential impact of pH on soil structure and nutrient availability

E4Implement strategies to optimise the irrigation growing environment for plants

0287.E4.O1Assess the risk of erosion in irrigated soil

0287.E4.O2Implement and monitor a watering schedule

0287.E4.O3Adjust the frequency of watering based on available moisture, soil properties and plant response

0287.E4.O4Record and report soil and plant moisture status and irrigation requirements