Assessor Resource
AHCSOL401A
Sample soils and interpret results
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to those whose job role includes undertaking soil or growing media sampling and interpreting the results as a foundation for further horticultural operations such as nutrition programs and irrigation scheduling.
This unit covers sampling of soils and interpreting of soil test results and defines the standard required to: collect soil/media samples using appropriate sampling methodology; prepare soil/media samples for dispatch to soil analysis laboratory; receive and interpret analytic results; file and record analytic results for future use; implement a nutrient/nutrition program.
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