Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Permaculture (PER)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
New unit - equivalent to QLD843PPP01B.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
