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The Soil field analysis and site interpretation module is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess a site to develop an appropriate sampling regime (development in next module), and classify soil samples accurately. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in site assessment, including the selection of sampling sites, sampling techniques, record-keeping, and soil classification. The course will cover various aspects of soil classification, including location records, horizon identification, colour assessment, texture analysis, pH measurement, density determination, and field dispersion assessment.

Module 2 Content

Topic 1:  Introduction to site assessment and sampling regime

Topic 2:  Soil sampling techniques

Topic 3:  Soil analysis tests

Topic 4:  Soil Classification techniques

Competency Areas

1. Site selection and fit-for-purpose soil sampling design.

2. Soil sampling for testing. 

3. Soil classification in the field.

Learning Outcomes

A. Develop the ability to assess a site and determine a suitable sampling regime. 

• Practitioners - agronomic, environmental, civil industry and commercial
• Policy advisors and regulators

What are the core concepts?

• Identify and explain soil functions delivered by soil
• Identify and explain ecosystem services delivered by soil
• Demonstrate knowledge and practical experience with regards to describing a soil profile, include the ability to find and describe relevant soil development factors
• Demonstrate the ability to classify soil both a. in the field and b. from a data set
• Demonstrate understanding - including causes, key impacts and limitations for a least two processes
• Demonstrate broad experience and understanding with regards to basic physical, chemical and biological soil properties and an ability to explain these properties
• Describe basic soil properties including physical properties, chemical properties and biological properties

Module Requirements

This module requires successful completion, or recognition of prior learning, of the Basic fundamentals in soil science module. 

Can I apply for accreditation when completed?

Undertaking the assessment does not guarantee accreditation, as prior experience is a prerequisite e.g. at least three years professional work experience in soil management.

For further information on the accreditation pathways that this training facilitates, see accreditation requirements on the Soil Science Australia website. 

Disclaimer: Please note SSA Training modules are being rebranded. For example, current online information refers to RSP-Soil Management. However, downloads will refer to Soil Management. The Soil Management training course is one pathway to RSP accreditation.