Unit of competency Outline

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Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants

Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSOL405
State Code
OCT16
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
080501 - Sales
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to gather and provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to provide information on fertilisers, soil ameliorants and related environmental information. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather information on the requirements of the customer
  • 1.1 Identify fertiliser or soil ameliorant requirements
  • 1.2 Evaluate planned use of fertiliser or soil ameliorant according to legislative requirements, environmental guidelines and food safety regulations
2. Research and provide information on nutrient management program
  • 2.1 Provide information on soil, plant tissue and water sampling to the customer
  • 2.2 Provide customer with relevant sampling kits and advice on sampling procedures
  • 2.3 Provide information on fertiliser and soil ameliorant products, including workplace health and safety, biosecurity, food safety and environmental issues
  • 2.4 Provide information on use of nutrient management tools
  • 2.5 Provide information on application method or timing
  • 2.6 Research and update knowledge and understanding of fertilisers, soil, ameliorants and related products from authoritative sources
  • 2.7 Research local workplace and district requirements for fertilisers, soil, ameliorants and related products
3. Finalise customer advice
  • 3.1 Provide customer with information regarding transporting, storing and handling fertiliser and soil ameliorants
  • 3.2 Refer customer to a specialist adviser if required
  • 3.3 Record details of information provided
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO35 AHCMER406 Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants Unit of competency