Assessor Resource
AHCSOL402A
Develop a soil use map for a property
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to farmers and advisors who determine soil characteristics and develop soil maps to illustrate the characteristics of a property to making decisions about plants/crops, irrigation and drainage. The outcomes of this process will inform decisions relating to whole farm planning.
This unit covers developing a soil use map for a property and defines the standard required to: perform a soil survey; analyse survey results; determine soil characteristics; plot topography and soil survey data on a property map.
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