Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCSOL401A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Sample soils and interpret results
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | AHCSOL401A - Sample soils and interpret results |
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Description | 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. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | 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. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for soil sampling |
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Element: Determine soil characteristics by performing soil sampling |
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Element: Interpret results of soil analysis |
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