Assessment Requirements for AHCPER505 Plan and supervise the implementation of permaculture project works

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Assessment Requirements for AHCPER505 Plan and supervise the implementation of permaculture project works

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:

determine and review project scope of work

assess a site for opportunities and constraints associated with implementation of permaculture works

prepare schedules for implementation of permaculture works

prepare a staged permaculture works plan

complete a work health and safety briefing

prepare a Statement of Environmental Effects

supervise permaculture project works

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and practices

Permaculture project works, such as:

food gardens

community gardens

urban permaculture systems

rural permaculture systems

aquaculture systems

horticultural systems

forest systems

grazing and pasture systems

animal systems and tractors

integrated food, fibre and energy systems

permaculture structures

soil treatments

preparation of soil surfaces

installation of irrigation and/or drainage systems including earthworks

planting methods such as hand sowing, direct seeding, tube planting, hand or machine assisted planting of seedlings, planting of divisions and transplanting

natural area regeneration

fencing of stock and pest animals

the cultural or biological control of weeds and feral animals

protection of plants by staking, tying and guarding

permaculture design techniques including zone and sector planning

biophysical factors of a site, such as:

location of the site

site boundaries

environmental considerations

access issues

potential hazards

utility service

•	availability and locations

adjacent landholder considerations

security issues

aspect of the site

rainfall

humidity

wind and sunlight intensity

soil types

nutrients and deficiencies

slope

natural and artificial watercourses

outcrops of rock

presence of indigenous or other significant vegetation, indigenous or otherwise

plants that may become a weed problem

animals that may become a management issue, feral species or otherwise

practical understanding of the environmental issues associated with undertaking permaculture works, such as:

use of materials that come from sustainable sources

duty of care in conserving sites natural values

work practices

the use and movement of machinery, storage of materials, removal of weeds and movement of soil and other materials into, across and beyond the site

principles of ecology including specific plant and animal relationships and habitat requirements

statutory compliance and obligations, such as

compliance with legislation, ordinances, regulations or by laws relating to the works or the work site

site responsibilities, including OHS, industrial relations and equal opportunity and employment

site evaluation techniques including methods of analysing soils, waterways and their condition

control techniques against unwanted plant and animal species

soil conservation, erosion control and enhancement techniques and their advantages and disadvantages in reference to specific sites and habitats

selection and use of appropriate combinations of machinery and tools

work health and safety hazards and the controls necessary to remove or minimise risks associated with them

contract documentation including specifications, plans of permaculture works, services, supplies and surveyors documents

scope of works determination

works breakdown into tasks

scheduling and time line generation

task specifications and evaluation

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs. Assessors must also have a nationally accredited Diploma of Permaculture. Completion of a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) or non-accredited Permaculture Diploma 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