Assessment Requirements for AHCPER301 Research and communicate information on permaculture principles and practices

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Assessment Requirements for AHCPER301 Research and communicate information on permaculture principles and practices

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

research general information on permaculture

identify differences between permaculture and other land management or land use practices

share general information with others on permaculture

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and practices

similarities and differences between other land use and management practices and permaculture, such as:

conventional broad-acre farming

battery chicken farms

intensive meat production facilities (e.g. feedlots, piggeries)

fish farming

biodynamic agriculture

organic mixed farms

culturally appropriate speech and behaviour

basic research techniques

using primary data sources, such as:

original data gathered by the researcher

measurements

photographs

maps or sketches

soil tests

observations of light, shade, sun angle

flora and fauna present at the site

slope and contour information

observation of site and adjoining landscape features (e.g. sector analysis)

weather observations

using secondary data sources, such as:

data provided by government departments and agencies, local groups (such as Landcare) or individuals (such as neighbours)

survey documents, maps and plans

official weather data

photographs, such as Google Earth

communication techniques

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs. Assessors must also hold a nationally accredited Certificate III (or higher) in Permaculture. Completion of a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) is not sufficient at this level.

Links

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