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Evidence Guide: AHCPER336 - Test, improve and maintain healthy soil in a permaculture system

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AHCPER336 - Test, improve and maintain healthy soil in a permaculture system

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

Sample soil in a permaculture system

  1. Determine site and purpose for soil tests in a permaculture system
  2. Collect soil samples according to workplace procedures
  3. Prepare and label soil samples according to soil testing procedures
Determine site and purpose for soil tests in a permaculture system

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Collect soil samples according to workplace procedures

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Prepare and label soil samples according to soil testing procedures

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Test soil for structural requirements and plant needs

  1. Carry out soil tests according to testing procedures and industry standards
  2. Arrange and submit soils for laboratory nutrient testing according to identified purpose, workplace procedures and laboratory requirements
  3. Collate and record test results for each sample according to workplace and testing procedures
Carry out soil tests according to testing procedures and industry standards

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Arrange and submit soils for laboratory nutrient testing according to identified purpose, workplace procedures and laboratory requirements

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Collate and record test results for each sample according to workplace and testing procedures

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Determine soil improvement requirements

  1. Determine requirements for soil improvement from test results
  2. Identify soil biota and develop strategy to optimise biodiversity
  3. Investigate soil improvement options
  4. Confirm soil improvement options with experienced stakeholders
Determine requirements for soil improvement from test results

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Identify soil biota and develop strategy to optimise biodiversity

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Investigate soil improvement options

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Confirm soil improvement options with experienced stakeholders

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Develop and implement soil improvement plan

  1. Develop a plan and schedule for soil improvement according to site requirements, purpose and test results
  2. Calculate rates of soil additives and supplements according to permaculture and organic principles
  3. Apply additives and supplements according to permaculture and organic principles
  4. Implement strategy to optimise soil biota
Develop a plan and schedule for soil improvement according to site requirements, purpose and test results

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Calculate rates of soil additives and supplements according to permaculture and organic principles

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Apply additives and supplements according to permaculture and organic principles

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Implement strategy to optimise soil biota

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Maintain health of soil according to organic and permaculture principles

  1. Monitor and record performance of soil improvement plan
  2. Amend soil improvement plan for identified poor performance
  3. Monitor and modify cultural practices with potential to cause deterioration of soil health
Monitor and record performance of soil improvement plan

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Amend soil improvement plan for identified poor performance

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Monitor and modify cultural practices with potential to cause deterioration of soil health

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge