Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Permaculture
Certificate IV in Permaculture
AHC42116
BDA9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 13/02/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 21/10/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification relates to individuals who work as project supervisors and designers for private clients or organisations. They require high level permaculture design skills, and knowledge in a broad range of areas in keeping with permaculture’s multi-disciplinary nature. They may be involved in supervising individuals and teams of people on urban and rural work sites and in community projects.
The qualification is suited to learners who wish to work at the supervisory level within permaculture design projects, and may involve the supervision of others and 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
Total number of units = twelve (12)- Core Units = five (5)
- Elective Units = seven (7)
Elective Units
- Select one (1) units from Group A
- Select four (4) units from Group B
- Select two (2) units from Group B or C or 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 4.
1. Core Units
Five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAM32 | AHCPER413 | Evaluate suitability of species as solutions for permaculture applications | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAT58 | AHCPER406 | Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resources | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAM74 | AHCPER404 | Plan and implement permaculture works | 65 | Unit of competency |
| BAN04 | AHCPER401 | Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices | 65 | Unit of competency |
| BAL41 | AHCPER405 | Select appropriate technology for a permaculture system | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
One (1) unit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT77 | AHCPER402 | Design a rural permaculture system | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAL38 | AHCPER403 | Design an urban permaculture system | 70 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Four (4) units must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT77 | AHCPER402 | Design a rural permaculture system | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAL38 | AHCPER403 | Design an urban permaculture system | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAO58 | AHCPER407 | Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAM20 | AHCPER307 | Establish a rural permaculture system | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAO15 | AHCPER308 | Establish an urban permaculture system | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAN44 | AHCPER408 | Implement and monitor animal health and welfare programs for a permaculture system | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAT55 | AHCPER409 | Manage a permaculture seed bank | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAP57 | AHCPER411 | Operate within a sustainable community and bioregional development program | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAR09 | AHCPER410 | Recommend approaches for sustainable community and bioregional development | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT89 | AHCORG404 | Arrange selling through community based marketing | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBK34 | AHCBUS407 | Cost a project | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAM05 | AHCSOL402 | Develop a soil use map for a property | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ95 | AHCCCF405 | Develop community networks | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAM06 | AHCORG402 | Manage organic livestock production | 100 | Unit of competency |
| BAP36 | AHCORG403 | Manage organic soil improvement | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OBK35 | AHCBUS408 | Operate within a budget framework | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWY86 | TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAS42 | AHCSAW401 | Set out conservation earthworks | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJA2 | AHC42122 | Certificate IV in Permaculture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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