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Soil management training

Soil management training ensures soil practitioners can implement fit-for-purpose soil sampling and interpretation to improve the quality of soil data, reduce soil input and management costs and improve soil productivity.

The training is designed for practitioners who provide advice to landholders, including agronomists, farm advisors, agricultural consultants and extension officers, as well as policy officers who deal with soils within their work context.

Gain the knowledge and skill to take soil samples and give accurate recommendations based on soil samples.

How is the training delivered?

Soil Science Australia delivers the training through a blend of:

  • online modules and resources (self-paced)
  • in-person field training and assessment (the field training—Module 5—is held in conjunction with our branches)

As many people are dealing with work, study or personal matters, we recommend allowing approximately three months for the course. Completion date is open-ended at this stage to allow for participants’ individual situations.

What does the soil management training cover?

This training connects you with soil management skills and knowledge across five modules (four online, and a field training module). An indication of what is involved follows:

Module Title Duration Assessment Member $
(inc GST)		 Non-Member $
(inc GST)
Module 1 Soil Management – Basic Soil Fundamentals Approx. 10 hours Multiple choice $399 $599
Module 2 Soil Management – Soil Field Analysis and Site Interpretation Approx. 7 hours Assignment $399 $599
Module 3 Soil Management – Soil Sampling for Laboratory Analysis Approx. 8 hours Assignment $399 $599
Module 4 Soil Management – Soil Data Interpretation and Application Approx. 7 hours Assignment $399 $599
Module 5 Soil Management – Field Training Two days Field Assessment $399 $599
Total: $1,995 $2,995

Please note:  All prices associated with modules listed in the SSA store are ex GST.  GST will be added at the checkout.

Please note the Soil Management Training Module 5 (Field Training) is only available to those who have completed Modules 1-4, or for accreditation applicants who have been directed to complete a particular module.

Download: Training Syllabus (pdf)

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When is the field training held?

The dates and locations for field training for Queensland have been confirmed.

Upcoming dates and locations for 2025 are: 

17–18 September, Hermitage Research Facility, Warwick (Qld)

Previous Field Training Sessions:

2023 – NSW UNE 

2024 – Qld Warwick 

2024 – WA Whitby Farms 

Dates and locations for the field training can be found here. 

What’s the difference between Soil Management training and RSP – Soil Management Accreditation?

Soil Management Training complements the RSP – Soil Management Accreditation, helping soil professionals address gaps in their training and expertise on the pathway to accreditation.  

Completion of the training does not guarantee accreditation, and participants interested in accreditation are encouraged to speak to the RSP Accreditation team. 

Successful completion of all training requirements indicates the fields of knowledge for RSP – Soil Management accreditation have been met, but there is also a prerequisite of past experience working within the RSP-SM context.  

Provided you have the requisite work experience; successful completion of assessment qualifies you for accreditation. 

Please Note: To maintain standards and relevance Soil Management Training is currently under review. Updated modules will be available progressively from April onwards.

To make an enquiry and to receive updates, please register your interest here.Â