General
Overview
Introduction
This module describes the skills, knowledge, and attitude required to control soil erosion. It is designed for learners who have successfully completed nine years’ basic education or its equivalent and pursuing TVET Certificate III in Agriculture. At the end of this module, learners will be able to prepare for soil erosion control operations, identify the soil erosion types, causes, and effects, apply cultural soil erosion control measures, and apply mechanical soil erosion control measures. Qualified learners deemed competent may work with other soil erosion control sites including terraces construction sites and farming sites under supervision.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, trainees will be able to:
- Prepare for soil erosion control operations
- Identify the soil erosion types, causes, and effects
- Apply cultural soil erosion control measures
- Apply mechanical soil erosion control measures