Unit of competency Outline
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Design a rural permaculture system
Design a rural permaculture system
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER419
AHCPER419
State Code
OFC05
OFC05
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to negotiate with clients to develop a design brief, undertake a site assessment, develop design concepts and produce final design specifications for a rural permaculture system.The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop a design brief for a rural permaculture system
- 1.1 Consult with client and determine design objectives for a rural permaculture system
- 1.2 Determine design context
- 1.3 Develop and confirm design brief with client
- 1.4 Negotiate and confirm budget and timelines for design development
2. Undertake design analysis
- 2.1 Access maps, images and geospatial data for site
- 2.2 Survey site for Zones 1, 2 and 3 for rural property, and confirm or supplement information of maps and images
- 2.3 Prepare a site base plan
- 2.4 Record site survey data on base plan
- 2.5 Conduct a bioregional analysis for site
- 2.6 Identify potential permaculture design elements suitable for design brief outcomes
- 2.7 Assess and select permaculture design elements according to design brief
- 2.8 Revise and confirm design elements with client
3. Prepare a design concept
- 3.1 Determine and evaluate a concept for a rural permaculture system
- 3.2 Prepare concept design drawings
- 3.3 Identify and document plant and livestock suitable for concept design in a rural setting
- 3.4 Develop and compile a bill of materials and cost estimates for design elements, plants and livestock
- 3.5 Prepare a preliminary budget for design concept
- 3.6 Present concept plan and budget to client for feedback and approval
- 3.7 Review concept plan and budget according to client feedback
4. Produce final design
- 4.1 Design rural permaculture system according to design brief and approved concept plan and budget
- 4.2 Produce drawings and specifications for rural permaculture system design
- 4.3 Present design plans, drawings and specifications to client for final feedback and approval
- 4.4 Undertake final revision changes for design according to client feedback and approvals
- 4.5 Finalise and record design according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT77 | AHCPER402 | Design a rural permaculture system | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJA2 | AHC42122 | Certificate IV in Permaculture | Qualification |
| AF200 | AHCSS00142 | Permaculture Designer Skill Set | Skill set |