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Use weedy plants in a permaculture system

Use weedy plants in a permaculture system

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER306
State Code
BAS58
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 control and make use of weedy plants in a permaculture system. It also includes permaculture practices, such as use of succession in a permaculture system and the use of harvest as a means of control.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.This 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 occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the implications of weedy plants in the system
  • 1.1 Assess the scope and size of the weedy plant population
  • 1.2 Investigate the soil properties, water availability and terrain of the affected areas
  • 1.3 Investigate the history of the previous land use and management strategies of the site
  • 1.4 Identify weedy plants and associated organisms and record in field notes
  • 1.5 Identify weedy plant populations tolerated by the client, market or environment according to the permaculture management plan
  • 1.6 Identify weedy plant population levels above which plant health or growth objectives are compromised
  • 1.7 Obtain professional advice as required according to permaculture management plan
2. Plan the implementation of permaculture weedy plant management plan
  • 2.1 Identify uses for weedy plants, waste materials and debris for fodder, mulching or composting
  • 2.2 Select tools, equipment, machinery, and other control measures for each part of the weedy plant management work, according to the permaculture management plan
  • 2.3 Select, use and maintain suitable safety equipment and personal protective equipment PPE)
3. Implement the permaculture weedy plant management plan
  • 3.1 Coordinate the enterprise work team, contractors and/or control animals in a sequential manner according to the permaculture weedy plant management plan
  • 3.2 Implement the permaculture weedy plant management plan
  • 3.3 Maintain records appropriately
4. Monitor the permaculture weedy plant management plan
  • 4.1 Monitor progress of the permaculture weedy plant management plan to identify side effects to other plants, animals or the environment
  • 4.2 Assess effectiveness of the permaculture weedy plant management plan
  • 4.3 Adjust the permaculture weedy plant management plan where necessary to meet expectations
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB02 AHCPER323 Use the characteristics of plant resilience in a permaculture system Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD1 AHC33816 Certificate III in Permaculture Qualification