Unit of competency Outline
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Investigate and recommend species for a permaculture system
Investigate and recommend species for a permaculture system
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER417
AHCPER417
State Code
OFC07
OFC07
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the plants, animals, insects and microbiological species required in a permaculture system, including their characteristics and cultural requirements, evaluate suitability of specific species, and present recommendations and cultural requirements to client for a permaculture system.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. Assess the needs of the permaculture system for species
- 1.1 Access plans and design criteria for permaculture system
- 1.2 Identify environmental and climatic conditions for permaculture site
- 1.3 Determine primary characteristics and uses for species in permaculture system with client
- 1.4 Investigate interrelationships of species for a sustained permaculture system
- 1.5 Determine diversity of species in permaculture system
- 1.6 Summarise characteristics for each biological element required for permaculture system
2. Investigate species to achieve permaculture system outcomes
- 2.1 Investigate and identify plant species reflecting characteristics required in permaculture system
- 2.2 Investigate and identify animal species reflecting characteristics required in permaculture system
- 2.3 Investigate and identify invertebrate and microbial species reflecting characteristics required in permaculture system
- 2.4 Assess and confirm value of each identified species for roles or functions required in permaculture system
- 2.5 Select and document species identified according to biological naming conventions
3. Recommend species and cultural requirements for a permaculture system design
- 3.1 Investigate and document cultural requirements and conditions for each species selected
- 3.2 Investigate and document expected interactions and interrelationships for species in permaculture system
- 3.3 Compile documentation into formal recommendation according to workplace format
- 3.4 Present recommendation to client for feedback and approval
- 3.5 Review and rectify recommendations according to client feedback
4. Evaluate suitability of species in a permaculture system
- 4.1 Monitor implementation and development of permaculture system
- 4.2 Evaluate suitability of species in design
- 4.3 Re-assess underperforming species and investigate alternative options
- 4.4 Maintain records of species performance for future reference
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM32 | AHCPER413 | Evaluate suitability of species as solutions for permaculture applications | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIZ7 | AHC52122 | Diploma of Permaculture | Qualification |
| BJA2 | AHC42122 | Certificate IV in Permaculture | Qualification |
| AF200 | AHCSS00142 | Permaculture Designer Skill Set | Skill set |