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Observe permaculture principles and work practices

Observe permaculture principles and work practices

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER101
State Code
BAO09
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow workplace directions and instructions while observing permaculture principles and practices.Permaculture work can be carried out in the community, home, school and permaculture or community gardens and farms.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. Prepare to work in a permaculture environment
  • 1.1 Meet with supervisor, observe conditions and receive work tasks for the day
  • 1.2 Identify required materials, tools and equipment
  • 1.3 Check materials, tools and equipment and tell supervisor if there are insufficient or faulty items
  • 1.4 Use correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials
  • 1.5 Identify hazards and tell supervisor
  • 1.6 Use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit
2. Identify permaculture work practices
  • 2.1 Identify good environmentally sustainable practices, and seek clarification when necessary
  • 2.2 Adopt work practices which maximise productivity and time efficiency and minimise waste and resource use
  • 2.3 Follow instructions and directions and ask for clarification when necessary
3. Contribute to improved permaculture practices
  • 3.1 Gather information about permaculture and support the development of improved permaculture practices
  • 3.2 Discuss environmental issues, community issues and their relationship to permaculture practices with supervisor and colleagues
  • 3.3 Contribute to the review of permaculture practices in a permaculture environment
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB81 AHCPER106 Observe permaculture principles and work practices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ1 AHC10416 Certificate I in Permaculture Qualification