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Develop and manage a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity

KHU-AGR-0769

Australian Equivalent

AHCSOL507

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to review the saline area, manage water use and movement, protect and manage natural areas, implement a strategy to reduce salinity, and document a long-term plan to reclaim land affected by salinity. The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to the development and management of a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems. All work must be 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 u

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Review the saline area to increase productivity

0769.E1.O1Map the property and determine the type and severity of the salinity

0769.E1.O2Select, fit and use safety and personal protective equipment applicable to the task being undertaken

0769.E1.O3Install fencing to subdivide classes of land and salt-affected areas for appropriate management of each area

0769.E1.O4Assess area for water logging, determine cause and recommend strategies to divert water or drain water from the area

0769.E1.O5Review and select suitable plant and pasture species and management options available to reclaim saline area

0769.E1.O6Calculate cost and beneficial returns of reclaiming the area, including financial, environmental and social benefits

0769.E1.O7Outline reclaimed area management to protect it at vulnerable times of the year and certain times in the plant reproduction cycle

E2Manage water use and movement

0769.E2.O1Install fencing to protect the watercourses through the property

0769.E2.O2Test and modify salinity and pH of the water entering and leaving the property

0769.E2.O3Calculate water use and establish targets to reduce the quantity by improving irrigation methods and general management practices

E3Protect and manage natural areas

0769.E3.O1Plan a strategy to protect the natural area from increased salinity and other stresses

0769.E3.O2Develop strategies to increase biodiversity

0769.E3.O3Plan to manage soil structure and fertility to improve soil biota

0769.E3.O4Identify and document review indicators

E4Implement a strategy to reduce salinity in the area, and document the plan

0769.E4.O1Communicate with adjacent property landowners, relevant authorities and community groups to reduce extent and cause of local saline areas by monitoring quality and quantity of water

0769.E4.O2Monitor and review productivity against current innovations and salinity management techniques

0769.E4.O3Document long-term plan to reclaim land affected by salinity