Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:53 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Develop a soil use map for a property

Develop a soil use map for a property

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSOL407
State Code
OCT13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect information for soil mapping, analyse soil information and develop a soil use map for a property.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to developing a soil use map for a property. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work is 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. Collect information for soil mapping
  • 1.1 Confirm soil samples for off-site assessment were collected according to testing agency requirements
  • 1.2 Collect soil physical, chemical and biological information
  • 1.3 Determine, from published data and records, the acceptable soil physical and chemical parameters for specified plants
  • 1.4 Collect information on areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity on the property
  • 1.5 Collate and record research results
2. Analyse soil information
  • 2.1 Classify the soil types of the sample area according to standards for soil classification
  • 2.2 Compare collected results with acceptable parameters for land use and production
  • 2.3 Evaluate soil characteristics to determine whether they can be altered to meet land use needs
  • 2.4 Determine the Readily Available Water (RAW) values for irrigation sites
3. Plot topography and soil survey data on property map
  • 3.1 Interpret results from analysed data and add to property map
  • 3.2 Identify potential uses of the soil for purposes of land classing, land capability, areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity
  • 3.3 Define property boundaries and features
  • 3.4 Identify paddocks or irrigation areas
  • 3.5 Plot contour or spot level information
  • 3.6 Plot soil sampling sites on map
  • 3.7 Determine soil profile and irrigation characteristics for each sampling site and irrigation area, and index to the map
  • 3.8 Index RAW values for irrigation sites
  • 3.9 Plot areas of specific concern on the map, and index descriptions to the map
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM05 AHCSOL402 Develop a soil use map for a property Unit of competency