Certificate II in Permaculture
This qualification covers support roles in permaculture, such as growing crops, using hand tools, and caring for plant and animal systems with basic permaculture ideas. People do routine tasks under supervision and work with team and community members, for example on permaculture or community farms. If you already do this work, your experience may be recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- AHC21716 Certificate II in Permaculture (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Permaculture farm workers, community garden helpers and urban food growers who want a qualification for their skills.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Permaculture support worker
- Permaculture farm worker
- Community nursery worker
- Urban food growing assistant
Qualification structure
15 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: 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
6 units- AHCPER217Report information about the local bioregion
- AHCPER219Plant and maintain crops in a permaculture system
- AHCPER221Recognise characteristics of integrated plant and animal systems
- AHCPER222Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm
- AHCPER224Work effectively in permaculture
- AHCWHS202Participate in workplace health and safety processes
Elective units
14 unitsGroup A
- AHCIRG219Assist with low volume irrigation operations
- AHCLSK222Care for health and welfare of livestock
- AHCPER216Harvest, treat and store seed
- AHCPER218Prepare and store products from a permaculture system
- AHCPER220Harvest crops in a permaculture system
- AHCPER223Produce new plants for a permaculture garden system
- AHCPER225Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition
Group B
- AHCECR203Perform basic ecological restoration works
- AHCINF207Maintain properties and structures
- AHCMOM203Operate basic machinery and equipment
- AHCOCM203Record information about Country
- AHCWRK210Observe and report on weather
- AHCWRK211Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- AHCWRK323Operate in isolated and remote situations
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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