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Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSOL304
State Code
OBJ52
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and test soil samples for their physical and chemical characteristics and take corrective action to improve the soil for garden beds and turf areas.The unit applies to individuals who carry out soil improvements under general direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare and collect soil samples for testing
  • 1.1 Identify purpose and method of soil sampling and testing
  • 1.2 Select tools, equipment and materials required for safely collecting soil samples according to testing procedures
  • 1.3 Collect representative soil samples for testing
  • 1.4 Package and label soil samples ready for testing according to laboratory procedures
2. Determine physical characteristics of sample
  • 2.1 Conduct tests to determine the physical characteristics of soils according to laboratory procedures and safe work practices
  • 2.2 Identify depth of topsoil and assess suitability for cultural requirements of plants to be grown
  • 2.3 Assess soil physical characteristic test results to determine drainage and water holding performance
  • 2.4 Identify and select soil improvements required to meet cultural requirements of plants to be grown
  • 2.5 Prepare a soil improvement plan for improving physical characteristics
3. Determine chemical characteristics of sample
  • 3.1 Conduct tests to determine chemical properties of soil according to laboratory procedures and safe work practices
  • 3.2 Assess soil chemical properties test results to determine effect on cultural requirements of plants to be grown
  • 3.3 Identify and select soil chemical improvements required to meet cultural requirements of plants to be grown
  • 3.4 Update soil improvement plan for improving chemical characteristics
4. Prepare soils for planting or replanting
  • 4.1 Select tools, equipment and materials required to safely incorporate soil treatments according to soil improvement plan
  • 4.2 Calibrate equipment to ensure application of soil improvement material complies with improvement plan
  • 4.3 Implement soil improvement plan for garden and turf areas
  • 4.4 Adjust soil levels and consolidate ready for planting
  • 4.5 Record and report work outcomes according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ76 AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas Unit of competency