Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCSOL502 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage soils to enhance sustainability
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
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Unit of Competency | AHCSOL502 - Manage soils to enhance sustainability |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency standard covers the process of assessing soil characteristics, developing and implementing a plan to improve the health of soils, and monitoring and reviewing the results.Soil chemistry, physical chemistry and biology are used in understanding the analysis of soil tests, and the importance of the role of soil biota in soil structure and plant nutrition. Strategies to combine improved production with improved soil biota are considered, and the opportunity to increase biodiversity by strategic use of unproductive land is covered.Healthy soils are the basis of all sustainable land-based production systems. The principles of developing healthy soils involve improving soil structure, increasing soil macronutrients and micronutrients to optimum levels, balancing exchangeable cations, achieving optimum pH, eliminating toxic nutrient levels, and enhancing activity of soil biota.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 persons who have a role in managing a land based production business. This unit is likely to require consultation with external experts, such as pasture consultants, fertiliser representatives, contractors, extension officers from State Agricultural Departments, agronomists and producer groups.No occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements 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. 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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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: Identify characteristicsof Australian soils to assess their currenthealth |
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Element: Develop a plan to improve and maintain the health of soils |
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Element: Implement plan for improvement and maintenance of a healthy soil |
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Element: Review plan, implementation strategy and the outcomes and determine necessary modifications |
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