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Recognise characteristics of integrated plant and animal systems

Recognise characteristics of integrated plant and animal systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER221
State Code
OFB51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise an integrated ecological system for plants and animals and their roles in a permaculture design.The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Recognise plant and animal interactions from a planned permaculture system
  • 1.1 Source design plan for a permaculture system from supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify planned key plant species and their characteristics for site
  • 1.3 Identify planned key animal species and their characteristics for site
  • 1.4 Identify planned interactions between plants and animals in the permaculture system
2. Observe plant and animal interactions at an active permaculture site
  • 2.1 Undertake observations at permaculture site
  • 2.2 Identify existing key plant species, habits and characteristics for permaculture site
  • 2.3 Identify existing key animal species, habits and their characteristics for permaculture site
  • 2.4 Observe and record the interaction of plants and animal species
  • 2.5 Identify the plants and animals with an interconnectedness that supports permaculture system
3. Reconcile site observations with plan for permaculture system
  • 3.1 Collate observations of plant and animal interactions and interconnectedness
  • 3.2 Record inputs, outputs and intrinsic features of plants and animals in permaculture system
  • 3.3 Compare planned plant and animal interactions with observations
  • 3.4 Report discrepancies between planned and observed interactions to supervisor for action
4. Monitor plant and animal interactions for permaculture site
  • 4.1 Monitor interactions between plants and animals at permaculture site
  • 4.2 Maintain records on integrated plant and animal systems according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR50 AHCPER209 Recognise characteristics of integrated plant and animal systems Unit of competency