Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 7:30 AM AWST
23/07/2026 7:30 AM AWST
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Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants
Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMER406A
AHCMER406A
State Code
D7043
D7043
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
080501 - Sales
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the processes required to: provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants and defines the standard required to: take soil, plant tissue and water samples; use and explain use of nutrient management tools; provide information on the relationship between soil types, water, crops, fertiliser and soil ameliorant use; describe legislative requirements relating to use of fertiliser and soil ameliorants.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather information on the requirements of the client
- 1.1. Basis of customer's fertiliser or soil ameliorant requirement is identified.
- 1.2. Planned use of fertiliser or soil ameliorant is evaluated against legislative requirements, local productivity and environmental guidelines and food safety regulations.
- 1.3. Individual soil, plant tissue and water samples are taken for each customer.
- 1.4. Where appropriate, customer is provided with relevant sampling kits and advice on required sampling processes to be followed.
2. Provide information on nutrient management program
- 2.1. Information and referrals about the fertiliser and soil ameliorant product are provided to customer, with particular reference to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), food safety and environmental issues and according to industry codes of practice.
- 2.2. Use of nutrient management tools is recommended where necessary.
- 2.3. Changes to application method and/or timing are suggested if necessary.
3. Provide appropriate service or product
- 3.1. Customer is referred to an appropriately qualified specialist adviser if required.
- 3.2. Customer is supplied with information and recommendations regarding transporting, storing and handling fertiliser and soil ameliorants in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
- 3.3. Where required by customer, the transport, handling and storage of fertiliser and soil ameliorants in a safe and environmentally responsible manner are arranged.
- 3.4. Fertiliser and soil ameliorants are supplied that meet legislative requirements and productivity, food safety and environmental guidelines.
- 3.5. Details of transaction are recorded according to enterprise and industry guidelines.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Fertiliser or soil ameliorants may include:
the range of fertiliser or soil ameliorants that form part of a nutrient management plan covering inorganic or organic solids and fluids applied directly to soil or plant via foliar sprays.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Fertiliser or soil ameliorants may include:
the range of fertiliser or soil ameliorants that form part of a nutrient management plan covering inorganic or organic solids and fluids applied directly to soil or plant via foliar sprays.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
take soil, plant tissue and water samples
use and explain use of nutrient management tools
provide information on the relationship between soil types, water, crops, fertiliser and soil ameliorant use
describe legislative requirements relating to use of fertiliser and soil ameliorants.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
take soil, plant tissue and water samples
use and explain use of nutrient management tools
provide information on the relationship between soil types, water, crops, fertiliser and soil ameliorant use
describe legislative requirements relating to use of fertiliser and soil ameliorants.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAO35 | AHCMER406 | Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |