Unit of competency Outline
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Support plant care in a permaculture system
Support plant care in a permaculture system
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER103
AHCPER103
State Code
BAS95
BAS95
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support plant care in a permaculture system.This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy within established and well known parameters. They identify and seek help with simple 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. Identify common features of Zone 1 permaculture gardens
- 1.1 Identify key characteristics of a Zone 1 permaculture garden
- 1.2 Compare and contrast common features of Zone 1 permaculture gardens with traditional home gardens
- 1.3 Identify functions and yields of plants in a Zone 1 permaculture garden
2. Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices
- 2.1 Identify and check the required materials, tools and equipment and prepare according to lists provided and/or supervisor’s instructions
- 2.2 Adopt work practices which maximise productivity and time efficiency and minimise waste and resource use
- 2.3 Follow plant care instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary
3. Undertake bed preparation and planting activities
- 3.1 Prepare beds for planting of plants, seeds or seedlings
- 3.2 Plant the plants, seeds or seedlings
- 3.3 Follow instructions in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials
- 3.4 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor
4. Maintain plants
- 4.1 Determine watering regime for different plants in conjunction with supervisor
- 4.2 Determine nutrient requirements for plants in conjunction with supervisor
- 4.3 Clarify additional requirements of different plants in conjunction with supervisor
5. Harvest plants and plant yields
- 5.1 Identify potential yields from different species to be harvested
- 5.2 Harvest plants and plant yields
- 5.3 Store plants and plant yields
- 5.4 Complete any reporting requirements at the end of the job
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFB79 | AHCPER108 | Support plant care in a permaculture system | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCZ1 | AHC10416 | Certificate I in Permaculture | Qualification |