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Plant and maintain permaculture crops

Plant and maintain permaculture crops

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER206
State Code
BAQ63
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plant and maintain plants in a permaculture cropping system under routine supervision and involves a range of planting tasks, including site preparation, the handling and planting of a range of planting materials, and the maintenance of crops in the field.All work is carried out to comply with workplace 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to plant permaculture crops
  • 1.1 Confirm instructions about planting with supervisor
  • 1.2 Select and prepare tools and equipment
  • 1.3 Identify plant materials to be planted
  • 1.4 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment
2. Prepare the site for planting
  • 2.1 Remove or slash old plants, weeds and other residual materials if required
  • 2.2 Apply soil treatments or amendments according to supervisor’s instructions
  • 2.3 Implement plant protection
  • 2.4 Follow the permaculture planting plan and mark out the planting pattern
3. Carry out planting operations
  • 3.1 Select appropriate planting material
  • 3.2 Maintain planting material under conditions that ensure maximum viability
  • 3.3 Handle and transport planting material to the site
  • 3.4 Carry out planting according to permaculture planting plan
4. Maintain plants
  • 4.1 Apply treatments to plantings according to the permaculture plan
  • 4.2 Water plantings according to the irrigation schedule
  • 4.3 Train and protect plants according to the permaculture plan
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB53 AHCPER219 Plant and maintain crops in a permaculture system Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD2 AHC21716 Certificate II in Permaculture Qualification