This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design permaculture structures and features. It requires the ability to develop a design brief, undertake a site analysis, develop a concept design, produce a final plan and prepare bill of quantities and estimates. Designing permaculture structures and features requires knowledge of permaculture design process, construction and engineering principles, drafting techniques, cost estimating, and calculations of materials, labour, machinery and equipment.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.This unit applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate broad knowledge in an area of work with depth in areas of specialisation. They undertake functions with initiative and judgement and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They have accountability for the work of others (teams) within broad parameters, analyse and synthesise information as well as analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.