Registered Soil Practitioner – Soil Description is a speciality accreditation. Those accredited will have a high level of technical competence and expertise in soil description, classification and measurement in the field.
All Registered Soil Practitioners maintain their skills and competencies through ongoing professional development that keeps them up to date with technological advances. In addition, they commit to uphold a Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct as part of their accreditation.
Once successfully accredited, they may use the post nominals after their name. They will receive an e-certificate and e-seal and can use the seal with their signature in email and other correspondence, and on business cards and printed stationery.
RSP accreditation is available to members and non-members. (Find out more about Soil Science Australia membership).
All applications are confidential.
Information about accreditation fees can be found here.
If successful, applicants will pay the annual accreditation fee and receive a welcome letter and your business details will be added to the “Find an RSP” page.
Certified Professional Soil Scientists need to regularly demonstrate that they have gained sufficient professional development hours to ensure their professional skills and competencies continue to develop in line with recent scientific and technological advances.
RSPs are required to provide evidence of 40 hours of ongoing professional development every two years to ensure that they are keeping their skills and knowledge current.
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.
