Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Permaculture
Certificate IV in Permaculture
AHC42122
BJA2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/02/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 24/01/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for a range of skilled jobs in permaculture, including permaculture project supervisors and designers who may be involved in supervising individuals and teams of people on urban and rural work sites and community projects.
In these roles they plan, design and work within integrated living systems. They require a wide range of knowledge about permaculture’s multi-disciplinary systems based approach and how to work with natures' processes and ecology to provide for our needs,
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 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:
- at least one (1) unit must be selected from the electives in Group A
- up to four (4) units from the electives in Group A or B
- remaining two (2) units from electives in Group B or C or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFB78 | AHCPER422 | Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resources | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OFC07 | AHCPER417 | Investigate and recommend species for a permaculture system | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OFC08 | AHCPER415 | Plan and implement permaculture works | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OFC04 | AHCPER418 | Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OFC02 | AHCPER421 | Select appropriate technology for a permaculture system | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFC05 | AHCPER419 | Design a rural permaculture system | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OFC03 | AHCPER420 | Design an urban permaculture system | 70 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to six 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFB77 | AHCPER423 | Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OFC51 | AHCPER324 | Establish a permaculture system | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OFF79 | AHCLSK424 | Implement and monitor animal welfare programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OFC06 | AHCPER416 | Manage a seed bank | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OFB75 | AHCPER425 | Operate within a sustainable community and bioregional development program | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OFB76 | AHCPER424 | Recommend approaches for sustainable community and bioregional development | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
The remaining 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFC13 | AHCORG412 | Arrange selling through community based marketing | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBK34 | AHCBUS407 | Cost a project | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCT13 | AHCSOL407 | Develop a soil use map for a property | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OFB61 | AHCWRK406 | Develop community networks | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ75 | AHCIRG444 | Manage irrigation systems | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OFC15 | AHCORG410 | Manage organic livestock production | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OFC14 | AHCORG411 | Manage organic soil improvement | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OBK35 | AHCBUS408 | Operate within a budget framework | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OEM01 | TAEDEL311 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCT23 | AHCSAW402 | Set out conservation earthworks | 70 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDA9 | AHC42116 | Certificate IV in Permaculture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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