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Manage a permaculture aid and development project

Manage a permaculture aid and development project

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER508
State Code
BAP95
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/12/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a permaculture aid and development project in a remote community. It requires good management, communication and financial management skills. It requires knowledge of the aid and development industry, organisational structures, government and non-government functions, legal issues covering charities and working with vulnerable communities, disaster planning, relief and response issues.For indigenous contexts, the delivery and assessment against this competency standard must comply with community protocols and guidelines and be supported by elders and custodians of country.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 deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Obtain information on the aid project
  • 1.1 Contact the peak aid organisation or government department to obtain information about aid projects
  • 1.2 Research similar projects and their outcomes
  • 1.3 Research the remote community or location to start fully informed about cultural protocols and issues
2. Develop a plan for the project in consultation with others
  • 2.1 Ascertain the nature of the project, the issues and the key personnel at the remote location
  • 2.2 Work with other organisations involved in the aid project and clarify chain of command
  • 2.3 Establish clear communication channels as early as possible
  • 2.4 Confirm budget allocations and allowances attached to the project
  • 2.5 Document the permaculture aid and development project as a strategic plan
  • 2.6 Distribute the strategic plan as required
3. Obtain resources and confirm logistics for transportation to remote location
  • 3.1 Negotiate material resources, equipment and other needs with the remote community
  • 3.2 Communicate in a culturally sensitive manner at all times and maintain correct communication sequence
  • 3.3 Arrange transportation to remote location with full documentation, procedures and cultural protocols in place
  • 3.4 Monitor transportation phase closely
4. Organise human resources and confirm transit and living arrangements, food and supplies for staff
  • 4.1 Interview and engage personnel
  • 4.2 Confirm living arrangements with contact at remote community
  • 4.3 Confirm food and supply lines for personnel separately from aid arrangements
  • 4.4 Document and communicate these arrangements
  • 4.5 Brief personnel on arrangements and project ahead of departure
5. Document the emergency plan
  • 5.1 Write up the emergency plan with the aims and objectives of the project
  • 5.2 List strategies for achieving the aims
  • 5.3 Allocate personnel and resources to the strategic actions
  • 5.4 Include benchmarks and timeline for operations
  • 5.5 Include processes, procedures and communication lines for adoption by personnel on the ground
6. Manage the permaculture aid and development project
  • 6.1 Maintain regular communication with the team on the ground
  • 6.2 Troubleshoot any issues that arise
  • 6.3 Document the roll out of the plan and address any gaps or misunderstandings immediately
  • 6.4 Reduce paperwork and stress for operatives on the ground by simplifying reporting procedures and actioning requests quickly
  • 6.5 De-brief personnel on return, and maintain detailed records of the project
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB42 AHCPER518 Manage a permaculture aid and development project Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCV9 AHC52116 Diploma of Permaculture Qualification