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Develop and manage a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity

Develop and manage a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSOL507
State Code
OCT10
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
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to review the saline area, manage water use and movement, protect and manage natural areas, implement a strategy to reduce salinity, and document a long-term plan to reclaim land affected by salinity.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to the development and management of a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex 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. Review the saline area to increase productivity
  • 1.1 Map the property and determine the type and severity of the salinity
  • 1.2 Select, fit and use safety and personal protective equipment applicable to the task being undertaken
  • 1.3 Install fencing to subdivide classes of land and salt-affected areas for appropriate management of each area
  • 1.4 Assess area for water logging, determine cause and recommend strategies to divert water or drain water from the area
  • 1.5 Review and select suitable plant and pasture species and management options available to reclaim saline area
  • 1.6 Calculate cost and beneficial returns of reclaiming the area, including financial, environmental and social benefits
  • 1.7 Outline reclaimed area management to protect it at vulnerable times of the year and certain times in the plant reproduction cycle
2. Manage water use and movement
  • 2.1 Install fencing to protect the watercourses through the property
  • 2.2 Test and modify salinity and pH of the water entering and leaving the property
  • 2.3 Calculate water use and establish targets to reduce the quantity by improving irrigation methods and general management practices
3. Protect and manage natural areas
  • 3.1 Plan a strategy to protect the natural area from increased salinity and other stresses
  • 3.2 Develop strategies to increase biodiversity
  • 3.3 Plan to manage soil structure and fertility to improve soil biota
  • 3.4 Identify and document review indicators
4. Implement a strategy to reduce salinity in the area, and document the plan
  • 4.1 Communicate with adjacent property landowners, relevant authorities and community groups to reduce extent and cause of local saline areas by monitoring quality and quantity of water
  • 4.2 Monitor and review productivity against current innovations and salinity management techniques
  • 4.3 Document long-term plan to reclaim land affected by salinity
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State Code National Code Title Type
BAN56 AHCSOL504 Develop and manage a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity Unit of competency