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Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices

Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER401
State Code
BAN04
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
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide advice on permaculture principles and practices. It requires knowledge of permaculture principles and practices. It also requires skills in identifying client needs and requirements, providing advice on permaculture practices and in researching and relating detailed permaculture information and advice to clients.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. Identify client requirements for advice
  • 1.1 Initiate contact with the client to determine the scope and type of the permaculture advice required
  • 1.2 Clarify the needs and requirements of the client
  • 1.3 Determine client’s resources
  • 1.4 Determine the needs and potential of the site or project
2. Provide information on permaculture
  • 2.1 Provide the client with a written brief outlining the requirements for advice
  • 2.2 Supply the client with information on permaculture design principles and practices
  • 2.3 Respond to client requests for clarification or expansion of information
  • 2.4 Outline relevant literature on permaculture and other sources of information to client
  • 2.5 Record information given to the client
3. Undertake permaculture research
  • 3.1 Research specific applications of permaculture principles and practices related to client needs and requirements
  • 3.2 Determine research strategies and sources
  • 3.3 Research and investigate latest developments in permaculture principles and practices
4. Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices
  • 4.1 Prepare advisory documentation or presentation based on the client brief
  • 4.2 Explain contents of advisory documentation to the client
  • 4.3 Include a statement of limitations of advice
  • 4.4 Respond to client requests for clarification or expansion of permaculture principles and practices
  • 4.5 Take feedback from client
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC04 AHCPER418 Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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