The Registered Soil Practitioner is a new national accreditation program for soil practitioners to enhance and standardise expertise across Australia.
Developed in collaboration with soil scientists, industry, government, land and natural resource managers and the wider soil community the accreditation is a symbol of trust for people who work with soils.
RSP accreditation can be achieved through a demonstration of experience and expertise, training and/or recognition of prior learning.
Soil practitioners can implement fit for purpose soil sampling and interpretation. Learn more
Soil practitioners have a high level of technical competence in the assessment and/or management of acid sulfate soils. Learn more
Soil practitioners are competent in the assessment and management of soil carbon in the landscape.
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Soil practitioners have a high-level functional and working knowledge of gully remediation. Learn more
Soil practitioners can develop and implement erosion and sediment control plans.
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To maintain accreditation requires commitment to ongoing, professional development by soil practitioners to ensure that the most relevant and up-to-date soil science knowledge is applied, and so that advice evolves with the best available science.
Accredited RSPs will be listed on the Soil Science Australia website to be identified by people wanting to engage an Accredited RSP.
