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Plant and maintain crops in a permaculture system

Plant and maintain crops in a permaculture system

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER219
State Code
OFB53
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
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plant and maintain plants in a permaculture cropping system involving site preparation, handling and planting of a range of planting materials, and the maintenance of crops in the field.This unit applies to individuals who work under supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to plant permaculture crops
  • 1.1 Confirm work requirements with supervisor
  • 1.2 Select and prepare tools and equipment
  • 1.3 Identify plant materials to be planted
  • 1.4 Identify safety hazards and implement controls according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment
2. Prepare the site for planting
  • 2.1 Tend to residual material on site according to permaculture planting plan
  • 2.2 Apply soil treatments or amendments according to supervisor instructions
  • 2.3 Implement plant protection strategy according to instructions
  • 2.4 Mark out planting pattern according to permaculture planting plan
3. Carry out planting operations
  • 3.1 Select planting material according to plan
  • 3.2 Maintain viability of planting material
  • 3.3 Handle and transport planting material to site
  • 3.4 Carry out planting according to permaculture planting plan
4. Maintain plants
  • 4.1 Apply treatments to plantings according to the permaculture planting plan
  • 4.2 Water plantings according to irrigation schedule
  • 4.3 Train and protect plants according to permaculture planting plan
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ63 AHCPER206 Plant and maintain permaculture crops Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB4 AHC21722 Certificate II in Permaculture Qualification
AF201 AHCSS00141 Working in Permaculture Skill Set Skill set