Soil Survey and Soil Classification Mapping Course


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Introduction

This Course in clas­si­fi­ca­tion and map­ping of soils with empha­sis on soil-form­ing process­es; prin­ci­ples of the sys­tem of soil clas­si­fi­ca­tion; soil pro­files, diag­nos­tic fea­tures, soil-form­ing fac­tors and processes, soil sur­vey pro­ce­dures, and uti­liza­tion of exist­ing spa­tial infor­ma­tion to sup­port soil map­ping at a detailed scale.

Duration

10 days

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for various actors in the Agriculture Extension (Agricultural extension officers, senior agricultural officials and policy makers) working with communities, in governments, funding agencies, Research organizations and non-government organizations among others for Agriculture support activities and other development programmes.


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Course Objectives

  • Identify common landforms and parent materials associated with soils
  • Describe soil profiles, including hand texturing and classification of soil structure.
  • Recognize soils orders using the System of Soil Classification.
  • Relate soil forming factors, soil forming processes and functions, and their roles in the genesis of these soils.
  • Describe soil drainage classes and soil moisture regimes.
  • Understand soil survey procedures through: interpretation of various types of imagery; pre-field soil mapping; soil survey exercise in the field; and finalizing soil map and the legend.

Course Outline

Module 1; common landforms and parent materials associated with soils

Module 2: Soil profiles, including hand texturing and classification of soil structure.

Module 3: Soils orders using the System of Soil Classification.

Module 4: Soil forming factors,

Module 5: Soil forming processes and functions

Module 6: Soil drainage classes

Module 7: soil moisture regimes.

Module 8: Soil survey procedures through: interpretation of various types of imagery

Module 9: pre-field soil mapping and soil survey exercise in the field

Module 10: finalizing soil map and the legend.


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Methodology

These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

Training Venue

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

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