Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCSOL202 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSOL202 - Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the sampling and testing of soil or growing media sampling and testing.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Collect soil or media samples for testing

1.1 Discuss task requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary

1.2 Prepare tools and materials for collecting samples

1.3 Take and prepare samples as instructed

1.4 Assist with labelling and recording samples if required

2. Perform basic tests on soil or media sample

2.1 Recognise basic features of a soil profile

2.2 Assist with testing or inspecting physical properties of samples

2.3 Assist with testing chemical properties of samples

2.4 Relate soil test results to suitability of the soil or media for growing

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

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


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Collect soil or media samples for testing

1.1 Discuss task requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary

1.2 Prepare tools and materials for collecting samples

1.3 Take and prepare samples as instructed

1.4 Assist with labelling and recording samples if required

2. Perform basic tests on soil or media sample

2.1 Recognise basic features of a soil profile

2.2 Assist with testing or inspecting physical properties of samples

2.3 Assist with testing chemical properties of samples

2.4 Relate soil test results to suitability of the soil or media for growing

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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 
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCSOL202 - Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCSOL202 - Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing

Student name:

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