Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Permaculture (PER)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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 |
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 QLD124PPP01B.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72