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Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program

KHU-AGR-0569

Australian Equivalent

AHCPCM406

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, document and monitor a soil health and plant nutrition program. The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to developing a soil health and plant nutrition program. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Determine relevant regional data and site characteristics

0569.E1.O1Define goals and target site for assessment and development of program

0569.E1.O2Access and review site and climate data, and environmental context information

0569.E1.O3Determine appropriate soil, plant and water tests, according to plant species, climatic conditions and prevailing growth media

0569.E1.O4Develop a soil, plant and water testing program that defines sampling, field testing, off-site analysis activities, task responsibilities, involvement of contractors, scheduling and desired information outcomes

0569.E1.O5Implement and monitor soil, plant and water testing tasks and liaison procedures with outside testing agencies, and take remedial action where necessary

0569.E1.O6Compile and present data and readings

0569.E1.O7Determine seasonal variations and requirements from published data on species, historical records and own experience

0569.E1.O8Determine characteristics, condition and nutritional status of soils and plant species by analysing collected data and comparing to accepted standards

E2Define the requirements for a plant nutrition program

0569.E2.O1Identify nutritional requirements of the plant during the growing cycle and growing conditions, using published data on species, historical records and own experience

0569.E2.O2Develop program to achieve appropriate soil conditions and nutrient availability for plant growth

0569.E2.O3Determine soil amendments, management practices and fertiliser requirements

0569.E2.O4Identify and cost resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for program, and confirm availability with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel

0569.E2.O5Determine cost-effective approach to soil management, soil amendment and provision of plant nutrients

0569.E2.O6Identify hazards and assess risks associated with program, and develop and document control measures to manage risks according to workplace health and safety procedures

0569.E2.O7Identify and document environmental implications of program, and implement suitable controls

E3Document the soil health and plant nutrition program and specifications

0569.E3.O1Establish a detailed soil health and plant nutrition plan, objectives, specifications and associated costs based on program requirements

0569.E3.O2Develop and document detailed on-site procedures and scheduled activities required for program

E4Monitor plant growth and evaluate the program

0569.E4.O1Communicate soil health and plant nutrition plan, procedures and schedule of activities to staff

0569.E4.O2Monitor program implementation and results by testing soil, plants and produce

0569.E4.O3Review and refine program to ensure it is responsive to changing conditions

0569.E4.O4Identify non-compliance with documented objectives and specifications, and implement remedial actions to alleviate or overcome identified shortcomings in program

0569.E4.O5Identify and document remediation action to improve plant nutrition in consultation with management

0569.E4.O6Identify and record variances from plan and scheduled activities