Recognition for Unit of Competency Step 1

Recognition for Unit of Competency
Unit Number:
Teaching Section:
AHCSOL501A
Unit Name:
Monitor and manage soils for production
Agriculture
Step 1: Read the unit competency requirements (If you have the skills/knowledge to meet these elements, go to step 2)
Unit Descriptor:
This unit covers the process of monitoring and managing soils in an agricultural or horticultural production environment and defines the
standard required to:
¿ interpret soil analytical data for the purposes of developing management or production plans;
¿ develop and conduct soil improvement programs;
¿ review and analyse ongoing soil monitoring programs;
¿ document the soil management plan or production plan.
ELEMENTS
1. Research information about soil
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Soil type, characteristics and properties are researched and analysed for relevance to enterprise
requirements.
Particular soil properties, identified as relevant to the enterprise, are researched for further enquiry.
Acceptable soil physical and chemical parameters for a specified crop are determined from published
data and historical records.
Relevant properties of soils and areas of homogenous soils are identified for testing.
Soil sampling is conducted across a representative sampling area of the whole production area.
Soil samples are collected, packaged, accurately labelled and dispatched according to testing agency
requirements.
2. Apply information from soil testing to production
and/or management plan
Soil types of the sample area are classified according to standards for soil classification.
Results from soil testing are compared with the identified soil physical and chemical parameters for the
specified crop.
Results from soil testing are compared with soil records and production history.
The comparative results are reviewed and differences recorded and charted.
Production or management plan is developed and testing results and comparative results are recorded.
3. Develop soil amendment practices
Soil properties capable of being ameliorated are identified for action.
Relevant soil ameliorants or cultural practices are identified and included in production/management plan.
Soil ameliorants are quantified and purchased.
Soil ameliorating activities are costed and included in production/management plan.
Unit Number: AHCSOL501A
Unit Name:
Monitor and manage soils for production
2014
OTEN
Recognition for Unit of Competency
4. Monitor soil amendment practices
Areas of ameliorant activities are sampled for testing across a representative sampling area.
Results are analysed to measure the performance of soil amelioration activities.
Monitoring program is recorded and included in the production/management plan.
5. Review and document the soil management plan
Analysis of the sampling methods is recorded and methods amended as required.
Monitoring program is reviewed, amended for effectiveness and recorded.
Production/management plan is documented incorporating reviews and reports.
Unit Number: AHCSOL501A
Unit Name:
Monitor and manage soils for production
2014
OTEN
Step 1:
Read the unit competency requirements to determine if you meet the skills/knowledge required.
Step 2:
Complete your personal and unit details on the yellow Enrolment Adjustment – Credit – Recognition of Prior Learning
(RPL) form (PDF 204KB)
Step 3:
Sign the Student Declaration
Step 4:
Collect your evidence for recognition providing as much detail as possible.
Use the Recognition e-kit for Students (PDF 1, 683KB) to help you.
Note:
Recognition can only be granted for a full unit of competency. If you can meet most of these elements but not all,
contact the appropriate teaching section to discuss gap training.
Evidence may include:
Qualifications and/or formal statements
o List your qualifications and/or formal statements relevant for this unit.
o Copy of your testamur eg: Statement of Attainment, Certificate, Diploma and etc.
Professional Development and Training
o List any other training and development activities completed at work,
eg: Staff Development Activities, Training Sessions, One to one training by a qualified senior staff
member.
Work Experience
o List your membership of organisations, voluntary work, and community work or self-employment/home business.
o Membership certificate/s
o Reference letter/s from clients.
Other Experience and Skills
o List what you do, or have done at work that meets the unit description. eg: activities, duties, projects, and etc.
o Letter of confirmation from your employer
o Duty statement
Return your application to: The Recognition Officer, 51 Wentworth Road, Strathfield 2135.
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