Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Permaculture

Diploma of Permaculture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC52116
State Code:
BCV9
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
14/09/2016
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
965
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
13/02/2021
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
5.00 13/02/2021 Current Approved
4.00 24/12/2020 Replaced Approved
3.00 21/10/2019 Replaced Approved
2.00 14/09/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification provides occupation outcomes for individuals to work in a leadership capacity for organisations, groups or enterprises. They require a whole system approach to planning, designing, managing and implementing integrated permaculture projects and programs, permaculture community programs, and the operation of permaculture enterprises.
The qualification is suited to learners who wish to work within organisations and enterprises where skills in strategic planning and project management, natural system and land use planning, and specialist permaculture design are required. Work is likely to involve working with teams of people at the strategic level as well as working with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- Twelve (12) units of competency:
- five (5) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units.

Elective Units
- Select four (4) units from Group A
- Select one (1) unit from Group A or B
- Two (2) units may be selected from Group B or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.

Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in Permaculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 5.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAO54 AHCPER502 Design an integrated permaculture system 110 Unit of competency
BAO44 AHCPER503 Develop a strategic plan for a permaculture project or enterprise 90 Unit of competency
BAL74 AHCPER504 Manage a permaculture project or enterprise 80 Unit of competency
BAN04 AHCPER401 Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices 65 Unit of competency
BAP86 AHCPER507 Research and interpret requirements for a permaculture project 110 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAR83 AHCPER501 Carry out permaculture field research 70 Unit of competency
BAR29 AHCPER509 Design permaculture structures and features 80 Unit of competency
BAM32 AHCPER413 Evaluate suitability of species as solutions for permaculture applications 35 Unit of competency
BAN91 AHCPER511 Facilitate participatory planning and learning activities 80 Unit of competency
BAP95 AHCPER508 Manage a permaculture aid and development project 110 Unit of competency
BAM06 AHCORG402 Manage organic livestock production 100 Unit of competency
BAP36 AHCORG403 Manage organic soil improvement 100 Unit of competency
BAN46 AHCPER505 Plan and supervise the implementation of permaculture project works 90 Unit of competency
BAN40 AHCPER512 Plan community governance and decision-making processes 80 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBJ64 AHCORG507 Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan 120 Unit of competency
OBK28 AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan 50 Unit of competency
OBK49 AHCAGB518 Develop climate risk management strategies 60 Unit of competency
BAN99 AHCWRK511 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
BAM95 AHCCCF501 Evaluate project submissions 50 Unit of competency
OCS23 AHCECR501 Manage natural areas on a rural property 65 Unit of competency
BAP85 AHCCCF506 Manage the incorporation of a group 50 Unit of competency
OBK30 AHCBUS513 Market products and services 40 Unit of competency
OBK31 AHCBUS514 Negotiate and monitor contracts 35 Unit of competency
BAR18 AHCILM506 Operate within Community cultures and goals 30 Unit of competency
OCT18 AHCSAW505 Plan erosion and sediment control measures 110 Unit of competency
OBJ63 AHCORG508 Prepare the enterprise for organic or biodynamic certification 140 Unit of competency
BAM82 AHCWRK509 Provide specialist advice to clients 55 Unit of competency
AVB21 CHCVOL003 Recruit, induct and support volunteers 25 Unit of competency
AVC37 CHCCDE012 Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes 95 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIZ7 AHC52122 Diploma of Permaculture Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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