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Select appropriate technology for a permaculture system

Select appropriate technology for a permaculture system

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER421
State Code
OFC02
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify permaculture needs, investigate options and select technology solutions that are small-scale, promote autonomy and are sustainable for a permaculture system within a geographic area.The 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 licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify appropriate technology for permaculture systems
  • 1.1 Review and confirm design needs and requirements for potential applications of appropriate technology with client
  • 1.2 Identify sources and locations of information on appropriate technology according to design needs
  • 1.3 Determine required scale of appropriate technology
  • 1.4 Identify permaculture principles and practices relevant to appropriate technology
2. Investigate appropriate technology for permaculture systems
  • 2.1 Investigate potential appropriate technology options for permaculture project needs
  • 2.2 Determine unique characteristics of different appropriate technology options
  • 2.3 Investigate applications of alternative technologies
  • 2.4 Investigate requirements for integrating new technology with existing permaculture systems
  • 2.5 Determine capital cost of installation
  • 2.6 Determine training and maintenance required for operation of different options
3. Evaluate appropriate technology for permaculture systems
  • 3.1 Evaluate potential for integrating new appropriate technologies in permaculture system design
  • 3.2 Compare potential alternative technologies against cost and efficiency criteria
  • 3.3 Evaluate risks and obstacles of potential appropriate technology options
4. Select appropriate technology for permaculture systems
  • 4.1 Select suitable appropriate technology for design use
  • 4.2 Determine availability of appropriate technology
  • 4.3 Confirm cost and mode of delivery
5. Document appropriate technology for permaculture systems
  • 5.1 Compile investigations and selection process of appropriate technology
  • 5.2 Document justification for selected appropriate technology, and secure client approval
  • 5.3 Amend permaculture design plan for selected appropriate technology option
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL41 AHCPER405 Select appropriate technology for a permaculture system Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA2 AHC42122 Certificate IV in Permaculture Qualification
AF200 AHCSS00142 Permaculture Designer Skill Set Skill set