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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Develop a soil use map for a property

KHU-AGR-0765

Australian Equivalent

AHCSOL407

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect information for soil mapping, analyse soil information and develop a soil use map for a property. The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to developing a soil use map for a property. 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

E1Collect information for soil mapping

0765.E1.O1Confirm soil samples for off-site assessment were collected according to testing agency requirements

0765.E1.O2Collect soil physical, chemical and biological information

0765.E1.O3Determine, from published data and records, the acceptable soil physical and chemical parameters for specified plants

0765.E1.O4Collect information on areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity on the property

0765.E1.O5Collate and record research results

E2Analyse soil information

0765.E2.O1Classify the soil types of the sample area according to standards for soil classification

0765.E2.O2Compare collected results with acceptable parameters for land use and production

0765.E2.O3Evaluate soil characteristics to determine whether they can be altered to meet land use needs

0765.E2.O4Determine the Readily Available Water (RAW) values for irrigation sites

E3Plot topography and soil survey data on property map

0765.E3.O1Interpret results from analysed data and add to property map

0765.E3.O2Identify potential uses of the soil for purposes of land classing, land capability, areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity

0765.E3.O3Define property boundaries and features

0765.E3.O4Identify paddocks or irrigation areas

0765.E3.O5Plot contour or spot level information

0765.E3.O6Plot soil sampling sites on map

0765.E3.O7Determine soil profile and irrigation characteristics for each sampling site and irrigation area, and index to the map

0765.E3.O8Index RAW values for irrigation sites

0765.E3.O9Plot areas of specific concern on the map, and index descriptions to the map