Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.1. |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.1. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in permaculture. Work would be carried out under general guidance and supervision.
The qualification is suited to VET in Schools, labour market and environmental skills programs. It provides a range of technical skills and knowledge in supporting food growing programs and community programs and is suited to learners with an interest in permaculture as a practical solution for sustainable living.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 15
- Core Units = 6
- Elective Units = 9
Core Units
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCPER201 |
Work effectively in permaculture |
AHCPER203 |
Record information about the local bioregion |
AHCPER206 |
Plant and maintain permaculture crops |
AHCPER209 |
Recognise characteristics of plants and animals in a permaculture system |
AHCPER212 |
Use and maintain garden hand tools and equipment |
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective Units
- Select 5 units from Group A
- Select 3 units from Group A or B
- 1 unit may be selected from Group B or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in Permaculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2
Group A
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCPER202 |
Harvest, treat and store seed |
AHCPER204 |
Check and operate permaculture water systems |
AHCPER205 |
Prepare and store permaculture products |
AHCPER207 |
Care for animals in a permaculture system |
AHCPER208 |
Harvest permaculture crops |
AHCPER214 |
Propagate plants for a permaculture garden system |
AHCPER215 |
Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition |
Group B
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCILM203 |
Record information about country |
AHCINF203 |
Maintain properties and structures |
AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
AHCNAR201 |
Carry out natural area restoration works |
AHCWRK201 |
Observe and report on weather |
AHCWRK203 |
Operate in isolated and remote situations |
AHCWRK209 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC21716 Certificate II in Permaculture Release 3 |
AHC21716 Certificate II in Permaculture Release 2 |
Qualification updated to remove three elective units that have been deleted as part of meeting Skills Ministers’ priority of removing training products with low or no enrolments, as agreed by the AISC |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72