Module Outline
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Soil Analysis
Soil Analysis
Module
National Code
State Code
54009
54009
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/09/1995
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To enable the student to:
- describe and perform procedures used in soil chemical
laboratories.
- describe and perform procedures used in soil physical
laboratories.
- give the terms used to describe soil structure in the
field, and the procedures used to define structural stability in the laboratory.
- describe factors which influence soil structural
stability, and give methods used to stabilise agricultural and engineering
soils.
- describe and perform procedures used in soil chemical
laboratories.
- describe and perform procedures used in soil physical
laboratories.
- give the terms used to describe soil structure in the
field, and the procedures used to define structural stability in the laboratory.
- describe factors which influence soil structural
stability, and give methods used to stabilise agricultural and engineering
soils.
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Evidence Guide
One two-hour written examination 40%
Internal Assessment 60%
A pass in BOTH components is required.
Internal Assessment
Practical work 20%
Two short-answer assignments 20%
Two short-answer quiz tests 20%
Examination
One two-hour written examination 40%
Internal Assessment 60%
A pass in BOTH components is required.
Internal Assessment
Practical work 20%
Two short-answer assignments 20%
Two short-answer quiz tests 20%
Examination
One two-hour written examination 40%
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6666 | Applied Science (Laboratory Techniques) | Accredited course |