Unit of competency Outline

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Plan organic garden and orchard systems

Plan organic garden and orchard systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER312
State Code
BAQ21
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
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan organic garden and orchard systems. It requires the application of horticultural and permaculture knowledge including permaculture principles, plant types, conditions and requirements to establish orchards for optimum production.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 site for organic garden and orchard system
  • 1.1 Inspect the site for environmental and physical attributes
  • 1.2 Research site characteristics, using a range of information sources
  • 1.3 Test soil and analyse the results
  • 1.4 Identify site constraints and opportunities
  • 1.5 Define location of existing structures and services
  • 1.6 Prepare site plan and zone and sector plan of site, based on information collected
2. Select plants for organic garden and orchard system
  • 2.1 Select suitable plant varieties and types
  • 2.2 Determine preferred type of plant materials for planting
  • 2.3 Determine number and size of plants and plant materials
3. Develop planting plan for organic garden and orchard system
  • 3.1 Identify zone and sector details from the site plan
  • 3.2 Identify and place plants to be installed
  • 3.3 Record required actions, timelines and specific information on the plan
  • 3.4 Investigate availability of plants, materials and services for the system
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC47 AHCPER328 Establish organic garden and orchard systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD1 AHC33816 Certificate III in Permaculture Qualification