Assessor Resource
AHCIRG308A
Monitor soils under irrigation
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This Unit applies to skilled workers in the irrigation servicing, food and fibre production and amenity horticulture industries.
This Unit covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor the impact of irrigation on the soil plant growing environment, and to provide for the needs of irrigated plants. The Unit requires the ability to assess the physical and chemical properties of irrigated soils; assess the capacity of the soil to hold plant available moisture; monitor and adjust soil moisture levels; estimate plant watering requirements; and report on irrigated plant growth issues.
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