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  • Certificate III
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Certificate III in Permaculture

This qualification covers skilled permaculture work, such as setting up and maintaining permaculture systems for clients, organisations or communities. It includes site inspections, choosing plants and animals, and explaining permaculture ideas to others. People already doing this work may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC33816 Certificate III in Permaculture (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Permaculture workers who plan and run projects and want a qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Permaculture system operator
  • Permaculture system coordinator
  • Permaculture practitioner

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: 6 units must be selected from electives in Group A. 2 units may be selected from electives in Group A or B. 1 unit may be selected from Group B or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core units

6 units
  1. AHCPER322Communicate permaculture system principles to stakeholders
  2. AHCPER324Establish a permaculture system
  3. AHCPER332Maintain integrated plant and animal systems
  4. AHCPER335Select plant and animal species for permaculture systems
  5. AHCPER414Develop recommendations for integrated plant and animal systems
  6. AHCWRK322Conduct site inspections

Elective units

22 units

Group A

  1. AHCPER323Use the characteristics of plant resilience in a permaculture system
  2. AHCPER325Mitigate plant pests, diseases and disorders in a permaculture system
  3. AHCPER326Install and maintain permaculture water management systems
  4. AHCPER327Install structures for permaculture systems
  5. AHCPER328Establish organic garden and orchard systems
  6. AHCPER329Coordinate preparation and storage of produce from a permaculture system
  7. AHCPER330Coordinate community projects
  8. AHCPER331Coordinate propagation activities for a permaculture system
  9. AHCPER333Implement crop maintenance and harvesting programs for permaculture systems
  10. AHCPER334Read and interpret property maps and plans
  11. AHCPER336Test, improve and maintain healthy soil in a permaculture system
  12. AHCPER425Operate within a sustainable community and bioregional development program
  13. TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction

Group B

  1. AHCECR301Maintain native ecosystem areas
  2. AHCINF305Implement property improvement, construction and repair
  3. AHCIRG301Install gravity fed irrigation systems
  4. AHCIRG345Install pressurised irrigation systems
  5. AHCLSK358Slaughter livestock
  6. AHCOCM302Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation
  7. AHCOCM303Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  8. AHCSAW304Implement erosion and sediment control measures
  9. AHCWRK314Monitor weather conditions

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

legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. These units must be implemented according to the requirements specified in the unit.

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