AHC21716 Certificate II in Permaculture

Release 2

AHC21716 Certificate II in Permaculture

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

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 occupational 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
AHCPER210	Operate within community projects
AHCPER211	Recognise threats and create opportunities in a permaculture system
AHCPER213	Assist with basic earth shaping for nutrient capture and storage
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

No equivalent qualification.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72