Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 4 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.1. |
Release 3 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0. |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.1. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification an entry-level qualification aimed at individuals entering the permaculture industry. It allows individuals to develop basic skills and knowledge to prepare for work. They may undertake a range of simple tasks under close supervision. The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited.
The qualification is suited to VET in Schools programs or learners with no previous connection to permaculture or relevant employment history.
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
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 7 units of competency:
- 4 core units plus
- 3 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- Select at least 2 units from the elective list
- 1 unit may be selected from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Selected unit must be relevant to job outcomes in Permaculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 1.
Core Units
AHCPER101 |
Observe permaculture principles and work practices |
AHCPER102 |
Support resource conservation practices |
AHCPER103 |
Support plant care in a permaculture system |
AHCWHS101 |
Work safely |
Elective Units
AHCECR101 |
Support ecological restoration |
AHCPER212 |
Use and maintain garden hand tools and equipment |
AHCORG101 |
Support organic production |
AHCWRK101 |
Maintain the workplace |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC10416 Certificate I in Permaculture Release 4 |
AHC10416 Certificate I in Permaculture Release 3 |
Qualification updated to remove two 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