
Be among Australia’s first Registered Soil Practitioners
Soil Science Australia in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has launched a new national accreditation for soil professionals. The Registered Soil
The Registered Soil Practitioner is a new national accreditation program for soil professionals 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 those that work with soils.
RSP accreditation can be achieved through training or recognition for prior learning.
Please note: RSP specialisations Soil Carbon and Soil Conservation are under development. It is anticipated these will be available November 2023.
RSP training supports RSP Soil Management Accreditation but does not guarantee Accreditation. If you have any questions about accreditation get in touch with the team.
Soil practitioners can implement fit for purpose soil sampling and interpretation – Learn more
RSP Acid Sulfate Soil – a high level of technical competence in the assessment and / or management of acid sulfate soils. – Learn more
Soil survey, land capability and soil conservation – coming soon. Get in touch to express you interest.
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.
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Soil Science Australia is the national soil science body and a not-for-profit professional incorporated association for soil scientists and people interested in the responsible management of Australia’s soil resources.