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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Assessment Packages

Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

KHU-AGR-0761

Australian Equivalent

AHCSOL304

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and test soil samples for their physical and chemical characteristics and take corrective action to improve the soil for garden beds and turf areas. The unit applies to individuals who carry out soil improvements under general direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare and collect soil samples for testing

0761.E1.O1Identify purpose and method of soil sampling and testing

0761.E1.O2Select tools, equipment and materials required for safely collecting soil samples according to testing procedures

0761.E1.O3Collect representative soil samples for testing

0761.E1.O4Package and label soil samples ready for testing according to laboratory procedures

E2Determine physical characteristics of sample

0761.E2.O1Conduct tests to determine the physical characteristics of soils according to laboratory procedures and safe work practices

0761.E2.O2Identify depth of topsoil and assess suitability for cultural requirements of plants to be grown

0761.E2.O3Assess soil physical characteristic test results to determine drainage and water holding performance

0761.E2.O4Identify and select soil improvements required to meet cultural requirements of plants to be grown

0761.E2.O5Prepare a soil improvement plan for improving physical characteristics

E3Determine chemical characteristics of sample

0761.E3.O1Conduct tests to determine chemical properties of soil according to laboratory procedures and safe work practices

0761.E3.O2Assess soil chemical properties test results to determine effect on cultural requirements of plants to be grown

0761.E3.O3Identify and select soil chemical improvements required to meet cultural requirements of plants to be grown

0761.E3.O4Update soil improvement plan for improving chemical characteristics

E4Prepare soils for planting or replanting

0761.E4.O1Select tools, equipment and materials required to safely incorporate soil treatments according to soil improvement plan

0761.E4.O2Calibrate equipment to ensure application of soil improvement material complies with improvement plan

0761.E4.O3Implement soil improvement plan for garden and turf areas

0761.E4.O4Adjust soil levels and consolidate ready for planting

0761.E4.O5Record and report work outcomes according to workplace procedures