Determine soil suitability for agriculture practices (IDTSS601) is a course offered to First year students in TVET Diploma in Irrigation and Drainage Technology, Department of Agricultural Engineering at Rwanda Polytechnic IPRC-GISHARI. The purpose statement of this module is to describe the skills, knowledge and attitude required to Determine soil suitability for agriculture practices.

It is intended for learners pursuing TVET diploma of irrigation and drainage technology. At the end of this module the students will be able to

1.Identify soil formation mechanism,
2.Perform soil analysis and
3.Identify soil properties.

Qualified student deemed competent to this competency, may work with others in support of current professional practice in marshland, hillside, small-scale irrigation, garden, greenhouses under guidance.