AHCSOL507 — Develop and manage a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity

1 Review the saline area to increase productivity

• 1.1Map the property and determine the type and severity of the salinity
• 1.2Select, fit and use safety and personal protective equipment applicable to the task being undertaken
• 1.3Install fencing to subdivide classes of land and salt-affected areas for appropriate management of each area
• 1.4Assess area for water logging, determine cause and recommend strategies to divert water or drain water from the area
• 1.5Review and select suitable plant and pasture species and management options available to reclaim saline area
• 1.6Calculate cost and beneficial returns of reclaiming the area, including financial, environmental and social benefits
• 1.7Outline 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

• 2.1Install fencing to protect the watercourses through the property
• 2.2Test and modify salinity and pH of the water entering and leaving the property
• 2.3Calculate water use and establish targets to reduce the quantity by improving irrigation methods and general management practices

3 Protect and manage natural areas

• 3.1Plan a strategy to protect the natural area from increased salinity and other stresses
• 3.2Develop strategies to increase biodiversity
• 3.3Plan to manage soil structure and fertility to improve soil biota
• 3.4Identify and document review indicators

4 Implement a strategy to reduce salinity in the area, and document the plan

• 4.1Communicate 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
• 4.2Monitor and review productivity against current innovations and salinity management techniques
• 4.3Document long-term plan to reclaim land affected by salinity

What does an assessment tool for AHCSOL507 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCSOL507 needs to address all 36 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 7 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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