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Evidence Guide: AHCSOL402 - Develop a soil use map for a property

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AHCSOL402 - Develop a soil use map for a property

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Collect information for soil mapping

  1. Confirm soils samples collected for off-site assessment by soil testing agencies used recommended procedures
  2. Collect soil physical, chemical and biological information
  3. Determine the acceptable soil parameters for specified plants from published data and records
  4. Collect information about areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity on the property
  5. Collate research outcomes
Confirm soils samples collected for off-site assessment by soil testing agencies used recommended procedures

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Collect soil physical, chemical and biological information

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Determine the acceptable soil parameters for specified plants from published data and records

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Collect information about areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity on the property

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Collate research outcomes

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Analyse soil information

  1. Classify the soil types of the sample area according to standards for soil classification
  2. Compare collected results with established parameters for land use and production
  3. Evaluate soil characteristics to determine whether they can be altered to meet land use needs
  4. Determine readily available water values for irrigation sites
Classify the soil types of the sample area according to standards for soil classification

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Compare collected results with established parameters for land use and production

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Evaluate soil characteristics to determine whether they can be altered to meet land use needs

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Determine readily available water values for irrigation sites

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Plot topography and soil survey data on property map

  1. Map interpreted results
  2. Identify potential uses of the soil for purposes of land classing, land capability, areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity
  3. Define property boundaries and features
  4. Identify paddocks or irrigation areas
  5. Plot contour or spot level information
  6. Plot soil sampling sites on map
  7. Determine soil profile and irrigation characteristics for each sampling site and irrigation area and index to the map
  8. Index the Readily Available Water values for irrigation sites
  9. Plot areas of specific concern on the map and index descriptions to the map
Map interpreted results

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Identify potential uses of the soil for purposes of land classing, land capability, areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity

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Define property boundaries and features

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Identify paddocks or irrigation areas

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Plot contour or spot level information

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Plot soil sampling sites on map

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Determine soil profile and irrigation characteristics for each sampling site and irrigation area and index to the map

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Index the Readily Available Water values for irrigation sites

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Plot areas of specific concern on the map and index descriptions to the map

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Collect information for soil mapping

1.1 Confirm soils samples collected for off-site assessment by soil testing agencies used recommended procedures

1.2 Collect soil physical, chemical and biological information

1.3 Determine the acceptable soil parameters for specified plants from published data and records

1.4 Collect information about areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity on the property

1.5 Collate research outcomes

2. Analyse soil information

2.1 Classify the soil types of the sample area according to standards for soil classification

2.2 Compare collected results with established parameters for land use and production

2.3 Evaluate soil characteristics to determine whether they can be altered to meet land use needs

2.4 Determine readily available water values for irrigation sites

3. Plot topography and soil survey data on property map

3.1 Map interpreted results

3.2 Identify potential uses of the soil for purposes of land classing, land capability, areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity

3.3 Define property boundaries and features

3.4 Identify paddocks or irrigation areas

3.5 Plot contour or spot level information

3.6 Plot soil sampling sites on map

3.7 Determine soil profile and irrigation characteristics for each sampling site and irrigation area and index to the map

3.8 Index the Readily Available Water values for irrigation sites

3.9 Plot areas of specific concern on the map and index descriptions to the map

Required Skills and Knowledge

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Collect information for soil mapping

1.1 Confirm soils samples collected for off-site assessment by soil testing agencies used recommended procedures

1.2 Collect soil physical, chemical and biological information

1.3 Determine the acceptable soil parameters for specified plants from published data and records

1.4 Collect information about areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity on the property

1.5 Collate research outcomes

2. Analyse soil information

2.1 Classify the soil types of the sample area according to standards for soil classification

2.2 Compare collected results with established parameters for land use and production

2.3 Evaluate soil characteristics to determine whether they can be altered to meet land use needs

2.4 Determine readily available water values for irrigation sites

3. Plot topography and soil survey data on property map

3.1 Map interpreted results

3.2 Identify potential uses of the soil for purposes of land classing, land capability, areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity

3.3 Define property boundaries and features

3.4 Identify paddocks or irrigation areas

3.5 Plot contour or spot level information

3.6 Plot soil sampling sites on map

3.7 Determine soil profile and irrigation characteristics for each sampling site and irrigation area and index to the map

3.8 Index the Readily Available Water values for irrigation sites

3.9 Plot areas of specific concern on the map and index descriptions to the map

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:

analyse survey results

determine soil characteristics

identify adverse environmental impact of irrigation activities and take appropriate action

interpret soil analyses results

perform a soil survey

plot topography and soil survey data on a property map

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for developing soil use maps

environmental impacts of irrigation, using water from any ground or underground source

methods and techniques of soil sampling

nutrient availability in soils

physical and chemical properties of soils

readily available water

soil analyses results

soil quality factors

soil types and profiles

soil water retention testing techniques

water table and salinity

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