Unit of competency Outline
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Monitor soils under irrigation
Monitor soils under irrigation
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG308
AHCIRG308
State Code
BAN26
BAN26
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor the impact of irrigation on the soil plant growing environment.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the physical properties of an irrigated soil
- 1.1 Describe the profile of an irrigated soil
- 1.2 Determine soil texture and structure within the soil layers
- 1.3 Interpret tests for organic matter level in a soil
- 1.4 Test for slaking and dispersion in an irrigated soil
- 1.5 Assess the infiltration rate for an irrigated soil
- 1.6 Measure soil moisture levels
- 1.7 Describe the impacts of cultivation and watering practices on the physical properties of a soil
2. Define soil moisture properties
- 2.1 Describe soil moisture tension and its role in determining water availability to plants
- 2.2 Assess the field capacity of an irrigated soil
- 2.3 Observe the wilting point for a plant species in an irrigated soil
- 2.4 Calculate the readily available water (RAW) in an irrigated soil
3. Monitor soil chemical properties
- 3.1 Interpret soil test results for salinity and sodicity levels in an irrigated soil
- 3.2 Interpret pH tests and the potential impact of pH on soil structure and nutrient availability
4. Assess soil health and plant growth under irrigation
- 4.1 Assess the risk of erosion in an irrigated soil
- 4.2 Assess soil biology in an irrigated soil
- 4.3 Establish the growing requirements for a plant species
5. Implement strategies to optimise the irrigation growing environment for plants
- 5.1 Carry out soil husbandry practices to reduce risks of compaction and erosion
- 5.2 Implement and monitor a watering schedule
- 5.3 Adjust the frequency of watering based on available moisture, soil properties and plant response
- 5.4 Report soil and plant moisture status and irrigation requirement
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE014 | AHCIRG308A | Monitor soils under irrigation | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBJ92 | AHCIRG339 | Monitor soils under irrigation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCV7 | AHC32416 | Certificate III in Irrigation | Qualification |
| BDF3 | AHC33416 | Certificate III in Seed Production | Qualification |