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Research and communicate information on permaculture principles and practices

Research and communicate information on permaculture principles and practices

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER301
State Code
BAN30
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/09/2016
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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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to research permaculture principles and practices, develop research techniques to gather general information on permaculture and non-permaculture systems and appropriately communicate information within culturally diverse groups. 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. Research general information on permaculture
  • 1.1 Identify sources of information about permaculture
  • 1.2 Interpret written sources of information and extract the required information
  • 1.3 Access and investigate information from sources other than written
  • 1.4 Interpret information from non-written sources and extract the required information
2. Document application of permaculture principles to a site
  • 2.1 Identify an appropriate site to study
  • 2.2 Research site, using primary data sources and secondary data sources
  • 2.3 Document examples of how permaculture principles have been practically applied on the site
3. Compare permaculture design approach and practices with those of other food production systems
  • 3.1 Identify a range of food production systems
  • 3.2 Identify key characteristics of each system in relation to management of soil, energy, water, nutrient flow, crop rotation and harvesting
  • 3.3 Compare permaculture practices with those of other systems
4. Communicate general information with others on permaculture
  • 4.1 Discuss and share knowledge with colleagues to increase awareness of permaculture principles and practices
  • 4.2 Prepare and deliver permaculture information to small groups
  • 4.3 Respond to questions about permaculture within a small group
  • 4.4 Communicate responses in a culturally appropriate manner
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB04 AHCPER322 Communicate permaculture system principles to stakeholders Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD1 AHC33816 Certificate III in Permaculture Qualification
AD624 AHCSS00048 Permaculture Demonstrator Skill Set Skill set