Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 9.0 |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for entry level and support roles in the permaculture industry. Permaculture support workers may include urban food growing assistants, permaculture farm workers, community nursery workers, and school garden assistants.
Individuals in these roles perform routine tasks under supervision. They collaborate with team members and community members to share resources to grow plants and animals, using basic permaculture ethics and principles. Work environments may include permaculture farms, community farms, and schools
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:
- 15 units of competency:
- 6 core units plus
- 9 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:
- 5 units must be selected from the electives in Group A
- the remaining 4 units may be selected from the electives in Group A or B
- 1 unit may be selected from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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AHCPER217 |
Report information about the local bioregion |
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AHCPER219 |
Plant and maintain crops in a permaculture system |
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AHCPER221 |
Recognise characteristics of integrated plant and animal systems |
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AHCPER222 |
Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm |
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AHCPER224 |
Work effectively in permaculture |
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AHCWHS202 |
Participate in workplace health and safety processes |
Elective Units
Group A
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AHCIRG219 |
Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
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AHCLSK202 |
Care for health and welfare of livestock |
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AHCPER216 |
Harvest, treat and store seed |
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AHCPER218 |
Prepare and store products from a permaculture system |
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AHCPER220 |
Harvest crops in a permaculture system |
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AHCPER223 |
Produce new plants for a permaculture garden system |
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AHCPER225 |
Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition |
Group B
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AHCECR203 |
Perform basic ecological restoration works |
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AHCINF207 |
Maintain properties and structures |
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AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
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AHCOCM203 |
Record information about Country |
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AHCWRK210 |
Observe and report on weather |
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AHCWRK211 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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AHCWRK323 |
Operate in isolated and remote situations |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC21722 Certificate II in Permaculture |
AHC21716 Certificate II in Permaculture |
Changes to packaging rules and updated codes and titles of units Changed work health and safety unit from HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety to AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
