Certificate I in Permaculture
This entry-level qualification prepares people to work as a permaculture assistant. It covers simple tasks done under close supervision, such as caring for plants, saving resources and following permaculture principles safely. If you already help out in permaculture work, your experience may be recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- AHC10416 Certificate I in Permaculture (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who help on permaculture gardens or farms and want a first qualification in this area.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Permaculture assistant
- Garden assistant
- Farm hand
Qualification structure
6 units in total. 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: 1 unit must be selected from the electives listed below. Remaining 1 unit may be selected from the elective list or any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core units
4 units- AHCPER106Observe permaculture principles and work practices
- AHCPER107Support resource conservation practices
- AHCPER108Support plant care in a permaculture system
- AHCWHS102Work safely
Elective units
4 units- AHCECR101Support ecological restoration
- AHCORG102Support organic production
- AHCPER222Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm
- AHCWRK102Maintain the workplace
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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