About this course

Soil is the lifeblood of your farm. Much of what comes from your farm is a result of how healthy it is. Three months of self-paced online learning with Tocal can turn you into a way better soil manager.

The course aims to develop knowledge and skills in:
  • conducting research about soils
  • interpreting soils tests
  • developing soil improvement programs
  • undertaking soil monitoring
  • documenting a soil management plan.

At a glance:

Course duration: Self-paced 3 months
Start date: Enrol anytime
Number of units: 1
Indicative fees: $600 GST-free

Details

This course involves both written assignments and a mapping exercise.

$600 GST-free

This course is delivered online.

Students must have:

  • access to a farm enterprise to complete assessment tasks
  • Australian citizenship, permanent residency or New Zealand citizenship
  • adequate language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course
  • basic to intermediate computing skills, and reliable internet speed.

This course is aligned to the national unit of competency AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production projects.



Additional Information

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