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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Collect soil or media samples for testing
   • Discuss task requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary
   • Prepare tools and materials for collecting samples
   • Take and prepare samples as instructed
   • Assist with labelling and recording samples if required
2. Perform basic tests on soil or media sample
   • Recognise basic features of a soil profile
   • Assist with testing or inspecting physical properties of samples
   • Assist with testing chemical properties of samples
   • Relate soil test results to suitability of the soil or media for growing

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

collect soil and media samples

perform basic descriptive tests for soil texture, salinity and pH

describe soils or media using commonly used descriptive terms

assist with the use of simple soil testing equipment for testing pH and salinity

prepare records of soil sampling results as required

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for recognising soils or growing media properties

basic soil or media field tests

soil or media chemical properties

soil or media physical properties

soil or media plant relationships

soil sampling techniques

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