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

AHCPER336 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Test, improve and maintain healthy soil in a permaculture system

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPER336 - Test, improve and maintain healthy soil in a permaculture system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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: Sample soil in a permaculture system
  • Determine site and purpose for soil tests in a permaculture system
  • Collect soil samples according to workplace procedures
  • Prepare and label soil samples according to soil testing procedures
       
Element: Test soil for structural requirements and plant needs
  • Carry out soil tests according to testing procedures and industry standards
  • Arrange and submit soils for laboratory nutrient testing according to identified purpose, workplace procedures and laboratory requirements
  • Collate and record test results for each sample according to workplace and testing procedures
       
Element: Determine soil improvement requirements
  • Determine requirements for soil improvement from test results
  • Identify soil biota and develop strategy to optimise biodiversity
  • Investigate soil improvement options
  • Confirm soil improvement options with experienced stakeholders
       
Element: Develop and implement soil improvement plan
  • Develop a plan and schedule for soil improvement according to site requirements, purpose and test results
  • Calculate rates of soil additives and supplements according to permaculture and organic principles
  • Apply additives and supplements according to permaculture and organic principles
  • Implement strategy to optimise soil biota
       
Element: Maintain health of soil according to organic and permaculture principles
  • Monitor and record performance of soil improvement plan
  • Amend soil improvement plan for identified poor performance
  • Monitor and modify cultural practices with potential to cause deterioration of soil health
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine site and purpose for soil tests in a permaculture system 
Collect soil samples according to workplace procedures 
Prepare and label soil samples according to soil testing procedures 
Carry out soil tests according to testing procedures and industry standards 
Arrange and submit soils for laboratory nutrient testing according to identified purpose, workplace procedures and laboratory requirements 
Collate and record test results for each sample according to workplace and testing procedures 
Determine requirements for soil improvement from test results 
Identify soil biota and develop strategy to optimise biodiversity 
Investigate soil improvement options 
Confirm soil improvement options with experienced stakeholders 
Develop a plan and schedule for soil improvement according to site requirements, purpose and test results 
Calculate rates of soil additives and supplements according to permaculture and organic principles 
Apply additives and supplements according to permaculture and organic principles 
Implement strategy to optimise soil biota 
Monitor and record performance of soil improvement plan 
Amend soil improvement plan for identified poor performance 
Monitor and modify cultural practices with potential to cause deterioration of soil health 

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