AHCSOL407 — Develop a soil use map for a property

1 Collect information for soil mapping

• 1.1Confirm soil samples for off-site assessment were collected according to testing agency requirements
• 1.2Collect soil physical, chemical and biological information
• 1.3Determine, from published data and records, the acceptable soil physical and chemical parameters for specified plants
• 1.4Collect information on areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity on the property
• 1.5Collate and record research results

2 Analyse soil information

• 2.1Classify the soil types of the sample area according to standards for soil classification
• 2.2Compare collected results with acceptable parameters for land use and production
• 2.3Evaluate soil characteristics to determine whether they can be altered to meet land use needs
• 2.4Determine the Readily Available Water (RAW) values for irrigation sites

3 Plot topography and soil survey data on property map

• 3.1Interpret results from analysed data and add to property map
• 3.2Identify potential uses of the soil for purposes of land classing, land capability, areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity
• 3.3Define property boundaries and features
• 3.4Identify paddocks or irrigation areas
• 3.5Plot contour or spot level information
• 3.6Plot soil sampling sites on map
• 3.7Determine soil profile and irrigation characteristics for each sampling site and irrigation area, and index to the map
• 3.8Index RAW values for irrigation sites
• 3.9Plot areas of specific concern on the map, and index descriptions to the map

What does an assessment tool for AHCSOL407 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCSOL407 needs to address all 29 unit components: 3 elements with 18 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 2 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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