Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Permaculture
Certificate III in Permaculture
AHC33816
BDD1
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 | 24/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification relates to those individuals who work either independently or in teams to establish and maintain permaculture systems for private clients, organisations or community entities. They perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, elements in a design or contingency measures.
The qualification is suited to learners who wish to work at the skilled tradesman level within permaculture projects and enterprises, and may involve 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
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Fifteen (15) units of competency:
- Five (5) core units plus
- Ten (10) elective units
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- select one (1) unit from Group A
- select six (6) units from Group B
- select to (2) units from Group B or C
- one (1) unit may be selected from Group 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 3
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAM72 | AHCWRK311 | Conduct site inspections | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ54 | AHCPER302 | Develop recommendations for integrated plant and animal systems | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAM63 | AHCPER303 | Maintain integrated plant and animal systems | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAN30 | AHCPER301 | Research and communicate information on permaculture principles and practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAR04 | AHCPER316 | Select plant and animal species for permaculture systems | 35 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAM20 | AHCPER307 | Establish a rural permaculture system | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAO15 | AHCPER308 | Establish an urban permaculture system | 55 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least six (6) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to three (3) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL82 | AHCILM306 | Follow Aboriginal cultural protocols | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCT26 | AHCSAW304 | Implement erosion and sediment control measures | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAO84 | AHCINF301 | Implement property improvement, construction and repair | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCT69 | AHCECR301 | Maintain native ecosystem areas | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAN36 | AHCWRK302 | Monitor weather conditions | 24 | Unit of competency |
| AWY86 | TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAN48 | AHCLSK319 | Slaughter livestock | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAN76 | AHCILM305 | Work with an Aboriginal Community or organisation | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJA5 | AHC33822 | Certificate III in Permaculture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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