Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCSOL504 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop and manage a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | AHCSOL504 - Develop and manage a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency covers the development and management of a plan to reclaim salt affected land for profitable, sustainable agricultural production. The plan will include the assessment of the area to determine the source of the salt, the level of salinity and the extent of the infestation as well as plan to reduce flooding and the effect of water logging on the soil. The plan will recommend strategies to be used to reclaim the land. The cost of the plan will be calculated. Plant and pasture establishment and management methods will be recommended for saline sites. Management of the reclaimed area is intended to increase production and profitability. The plan will include strategies for prevention of further salinity problems and for community involvement to reduce salinity in the area.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit is applicable to a person who has a role in managing the farm. This unit is likely to require consultation with a range of external institutions, groups, government departments and individuals.No occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this competency at the time of publication. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting. Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Review the saline area to increase productivity |
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Element: Develop a plan to manage water use and movement |
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Element: Develop a plan to protect and manage natural areas |
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Element: Implement a strategy to reduce salinity in the area |
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