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Support plant care in a permaculture system

Support plant care in a permaculture system

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER108
State Code
OFB79
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support plant care for Zone 1 permaculture gardens.The unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor and exercise limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters. They identify and seek help with simple problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Recognise plant care for a Zone 1 permaculture garden
  • 1.1 Identify key characteristics of a Zone 1 permaculture garden
  • 1.2 Identify functions and yields of plants in a Zone 1 permaculture garden
  • 1.3 Recognise features of Zone 1 permaculture gardens requiring plant care
  • 1.4 Identify Zone 1 plant care requirements from supervisor instructions
2. Apply safe and efficient work practices
  • 2.1 Identify, check and prepare tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions
  • 2.2 Adopt work practices to maximise productivity and time efficiency and minimise waste and resources
  • 2.3 Follow instructions and directions from supervisor and seek clarification when unsure
3. Undertake bed preparation and planting activities
  • 3.1 Prepare beds for planting
  • 3.2 Plant beds according to supervisor instructions and workplace safety procedures
  • 3.3 Dispose of materials according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor
4. Maintain plants
  • 4.1 Identify and implement watering regime according to plant care requirements
  • 4.2 Identify and implement nutrient application according to supervisor instructions
  • 4.3 Implement plant cultural activities according to supervisor instructions
5. Determine maturity, harvest and store plants and plant yields for zone 1 plantings
  • 5.1 Identify maturity and potential yield of Zone 1 plants to be harvested
  • 5.2 Harvest plants and plant yields
  • 5.3 Store plants and plant yields
  • 5.4 Report plant care activity according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS95 AHCPER103 Support plant care in a permaculture system Unit of competency