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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Assessment Packages

Manage soils to enhance sustainability

KHU-AGR-0770

Australian Equivalent

AHCSOL508

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and assess soil characteristics, develop and implement a plan to improve the health of soils, and monitor and review results. The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to the management of soils to enhance sustainability, 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 unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Identify characteristics of regional and local soils to assess their current health

0770.E1.O1Identify common characteristics and limitations of regional and local soils

0770.E1.O2Refer to paddock assessment to establish soil characteristics

0770.E1.O3Research soil biota and its relationship to soil fertility

0770.E1.O4Evaluate current production practices and their contribution to land degradation and soil problems

0770.E1.O5Identify and select land preparation methods matched to machinery and equipment to maintain and improve soil productivity and structure

E2Develop a plan to improve and maintain the health of soils

0770.E2.O1Identify the impact of weather and climate on operational activities, soil structure and fertility, and develop contingency plans to account for climatic or other events

0770.E2.O2Compare and interpret soil test analysis with historical data, and incorporate into plan

0770.E2.O3Select nutrients to meet specific plant or crop requirements

0770.E2.O4Evaluate alternative strategies or products to improve soil fertility

0770.E2.O5Develop a soil amendment strategy, including soil ameliorating activities and soil ameliorant products to enhance sustainability of soil health

0770.E2.O6Select appropriate production crops suitable for soil type and climate for a land use rotation plan to improve or maintain soil productivity

0770.E2.O7Determine soil conservation strategies to minimise soil erosion and increase soil capacity, productivity and sustainability

0770.E2.O8Assess the environmental implications of chemical use, and consider and document alternative methods and organic preventive methods

0770.E2.O9Develop a strategy to improve and maintain the health of soils

0770.E2.O10Develop a strategy to monitor and report soil health and productivity

0770.E2.O11Document the soil health and productivity plan, and communicate to stakeholders

E3Implement plan for improvement and maintenance of a healthy soil

0770.E3.O1Implement a schedule for soil improvement, taking into account seasonal, geographical and resource factors, and stock or crop rotation

0770.E3.O2Implement strategies to integrate methods of soil improvement operations with land use rotation

0770.E3.O3Determine key staff responsibilities for specific implementation processes, and allocate duties

0770.E3.O4Modify plan to meet contingencies, and communicate to staff

0770.E3.O5Record and file soil management activities according to workplace procedures

E4Review plan, implementation strategy and the outcomes and determine necessary modifications

0770.E4.O1Analyse effectiveness of the soil improvement management plan through evaluation at key points, making adjustments where outcomes fall outside plan projections

0770.E4.O2Prepare recommendations for future strategies, based on the analysis of paddock observations and production data, to further enhance soil ecosystem and production