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Recognise threats and create opportunities in a permaculture system

Recognise threats and create opportunities in a permaculture system

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER211
State Code
BAT34
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Original Release Date
27/06/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and minimise threats and create opportunities in a permaculture system using observation, permaculture practices and cultural, biological and other appropriate methods.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, including animal welfare, quarantine and work health and safety policies and procedures.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess threats to permaculture system
  • 1.1 Recognise plant pests, diseases and disorders
  • 1.2 Identify threats from weather conditions and extreme weather events
  • 1.3 Determine other environmental situations that may impact on permaculture systems
  • 1.4 Identify interrelationships between weedy plants, pests, diseases or disorders and weather or environmental conditions
  • 1.5 Record details of threat occurrences and report to the supervisor
  • 1.6 Recognise treatment or response methods, or opportunities, in consultation with the supervisor
  • 1.7 Identify hazards, assess risks and report to the supervisor
2. Apply treatments to reduce impact of threats
  • 2.1 Select tools and materials for the job
  • 2.2 Prepare treatments or responses to threats or consider opportunities according to supervisor’s instructions
  • 2.3 Apply treatments
3. Carry out post- treatment operations
  • 3.1 Carry out post-treatment operations
  • 3.2 Treat, recycle or dispose of waste materials
  • 3.3 Maintain records
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State Code National Code Title Type
BDD2 AHC21716 Certificate II in Permaculture Qualification