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Mod 3 - Soil Sampling for Laboratory Analysis (ex GST)

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Module Summary

The Soil Sampling for Laboratory Analysis module is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and justify an appropriate soil sampling regime, manage field sampling sites effectively, and understand the fundamentals of record-keeping for soil analysis. Participants will learn how to make informed decisions regarding site access, approvals, and sampling purposes based on site specifics. The course will cover various aspects of laboratory sample management, including planning, sampling methodology, tests, sample collection, equipment requirements, sample labelling, storage, and distribution. Additionally, participants will gain an understanding of digital record-keeping practices and learn how to identify suitable laboratories for soil analysis.

Module Requirements

This module requires successful completion, or recognition of prior learning, of the Basic fundamentals in soil science module and the Soil field analysis and site interpretation module. 

This module assumes access to an existing field site of relevance, or the ability to travel to a local area of interest to conduct the case study application. 
 
This module assumes access to soil sampling equipment through existing employment, or local services. In cases where no soil sampling equipment is available, alternatives can be discussed with the module custodian through Soil Science Australia.

Module 3 Content

Topic 1:  Determining a soil sampling regime

Topic 2:  Project scheme development

Topic 3:  Fundamentals of recording-keeping

Topic 4:  Digital record-keeping

Topic 5:  Accepted methodology for soil analysis

Topic 6:  Identifying suitable laboratories for soil analysis

Competency Areas

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

2. Sampling regime design 

3. Appropriate sample management record keeping

 

Learning Outcomes

 

A. Develop and justify a soil sampling regime based on a project scheme. 

 
B. Communicate appropriate management strategies for field sampling sites, including planning, sample methodology, tests, sample collection, equipment requirements, and sample management. 
 
C. Understand and apply fundamental record-keeping techniques, including site description, soil description, date, and location details. 
 
D. Understand and apply the role of digital record-keeping and the key issues to consider, such as privacy, accuracy, and the choice and role of apps. 
 
E. Identify suitable laboratories and methods to undertake analysis, while justifying the reasons for selecting specific soil laboratories and methods.

Who is it for?

  • 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

What are the prerequisites:

The training assumes that applicants have operational knowledge of soil management through formal or informal (on the job) training. There are no formal prerequisites for this training. It is expected that trainees have a working knowledge of soil fundamentals, have been involved with soil sampling and soil sampling regimes and have some experience with soil analysis reports.

Modules 1 to 4 are delivered via pre-recorded lessons. This allows participants to pace the learning to suit their lifestyles and job requirements. You are encouraged to ask questions – please contact office@soilscienceaustralia.org.au. Given the practical nature of soil management, there is a face to face, in-field component of this course - Module 5.  Please contact office@soilscienceaustralia.org.au regarding dates and locations. 

Assessment

The Assessment for Modules 2 to 4 will be provided after the completion of the field training (Module 5).

Accreditation

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.

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Mod 3 - Soil Sampling for Laboratory Analysis (ex GST)

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