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AHCPER403
Design an urban permaculture system

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design an urban system. It requires the ability to negotiate with clients to develop a permaculture design brief, undertake site analysis, develop design concepts and produce final design documentation.

All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.

This unit applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop a design brief for an urban permaculture system

1.1 Initiate or respond to contact with the client when appropriate

1.2 Consult with the client to establish purpose, needs and requirements of design

1.3 Develop a design brief for an urban permaculture system in consultation with the client

1.4 Negotiate cost structures and timelines with the client

2. Undertake design analysis

2.1 Obtain existing maps, geospatial data and aerial photographs of property

2.2 Survey area included in Zones 1 and (if present) 2 to provide information not on existing maps using suitable survey tools and equipment

2.3 Prepare a site plan

2.4 Record site assessment on the site plan

2.5 Undertake bioregional analysis of the site

2.6 Undertake research of potential permaculture design elements

2.7 Choose appropriate permaculture design elements

2.8 Revise brief with client using completed research and analysis

3. Prepare a design concept

3.1 Determine an appropriate permaculture system concept

3.2 Prepare conceptual design drawings to illustrate conceptual themes and patterns informing the location and layout of proposed design elements

3.3 Compile a bill of quantities

3.4 Prepare a list of plant and animal species and varieties suitable for the chosen concept

3.5 Prepare a preliminary budget for conceptual design

3.6 Present the concept plan in a consistent graphic style

3.7 Consult the client and agree on options and approaches for design development

3.8 Review and revise concepts, elements and the design brief after taking feedback from client

4. Produce final design

4.1 Design an urban permaculture system based on the design brief, research, analysis, chosen elements and concepts

4.2 Produce detailed urban permaculture design documents

4.3 Present design plans, drawings and documents to the client

4.4 Take feedback from the client and revise or modify design as required

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:

draw permaculture and landscape plans

identify urban permaculture design solutions

analyse zones and sectors of site

develop design concepts

develop detail and construction drawings

develop planting schedules, budget and bill of quantities

develop a final design

present a design to a client

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

elements of urban permaculture design

Zones 1 and 2, as the furthest areas represented on the plan (otherwise it is a rural design)

needs supplied by other zones, even if they are supplied off site

sector analysis

bioregional analysis

design which may utilise existing architects’ drawings or local maps and plans

principles of permaculture

strategies in urban permaculture design

edible landscapes and aesthetics in design

public landscapes and community garden design

design brief

statement of scope of design

statement of client needs and requirements

list of project elements

list of assessable tasks

options for dealing with client needs and requirements

design analysis and research techniques

plan interpretation and map reading

site analysis

onsite measurement of site boundaries

mapping of boundaries to scale to a plan drawing

mapping of contour lines to a scale plan drawing

measurement and location of existing infrastructure and features on site

mapping of existing infrastructure and features to a scale plan drawing

measuring and plotting location of services (power, water, sewer, gas)

measuring and plotting location of meters or access points

site surveying methods and tools

surveying instruments for taking vertical measurements on site

surveying instruments for measuring angles on site

surveying instruments for measuring distance and horizontal measurements on site

design concepts

preliminary conceptual sketches

bubble diagrams

preliminary plans, sections and elevation design drawings

use of design drawing and drafting conventions

presentable and legible design drawings for client use, such as:

domestic systems for urban and suburban properties

rooftop, balcony and courtyard gardens

public landscapes such as streets, parks, car parks, commercial premises, industrial estates and community centres

school gardens and learnscapes

community gardens and city farms

Community Supported Agriculture systems, urban market gardens and peri-urban small holdings

urban forestry

conventional design symbols and those to convey permaculture elements

design drafting and drawing conventions

plant and animal selection

final design

rendered plan, elevation and section drawings to scale

use of design drawing and drafting conventions

use of consistent graphic style

supporting legends and keys of elements

supporting materials lists, tables, bills of quantity, timelines, installation plans and management plans

construction detail drawing

methods of design

zone and sector planning

slope planning

patterns in space and time

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs. Assessors must also hold a nationally accredited Certificate IV or Diploma of Permaculture. Completion of a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) or non-accredited Permaculture Diploma is not sufficient at this level.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop a design brief for an urban permaculture system

1.1 Initiate or respond to contact with the client when appropriate

1.2 Consult with the client to establish purpose, needs and requirements of design

1.3 Develop a design brief for an urban permaculture system in consultation with the client

1.4 Negotiate cost structures and timelines with the client

2. Undertake design analysis

2.1 Obtain existing maps, geospatial data and aerial photographs of property

2.2 Survey area included in Zones 1 and (if present) 2 to provide information not on existing maps using suitable survey tools and equipment

2.3 Prepare a site plan

2.4 Record site assessment on the site plan

2.5 Undertake bioregional analysis of the site

2.6 Undertake research of potential permaculture design elements

2.7 Choose appropriate permaculture design elements

2.8 Revise brief with client using completed research and analysis

3. Prepare a design concept

3.1 Determine an appropriate permaculture system concept

3.2 Prepare conceptual design drawings to illustrate conceptual themes and patterns informing the location and layout of proposed design elements

3.3 Compile a bill of quantities

3.4 Prepare a list of plant and animal species and varieties suitable for the chosen concept

3.5 Prepare a preliminary budget for conceptual design

3.6 Present the concept plan in a consistent graphic style

3.7 Consult the client and agree on options and approaches for design development

3.8 Review and revise concepts, elements and the design brief after taking feedback from client

4. Produce final design

4.1 Design an urban permaculture system based on the design brief, research, analysis, chosen elements and concepts

4.2 Produce detailed urban permaculture design documents

4.3 Present design plans, drawings and documents to the client

4.4 Take feedback from the client and revise or modify design as required

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:

draw permaculture and landscape plans

identify urban permaculture design solutions

analyse zones and sectors of site

develop design concepts

develop detail and construction drawings

develop planting schedules, budget and bill of quantities

develop a final design

present a design to a client

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

elements of urban permaculture design

Zones 1 and 2, as the furthest areas represented on the plan (otherwise it is a rural design)

needs supplied by other zones, even if they are supplied off site

sector analysis

bioregional analysis

design which may utilise existing architects’ drawings or local maps and plans

principles of permaculture

strategies in urban permaculture design

edible landscapes and aesthetics in design

public landscapes and community garden design

design brief

statement of scope of design

statement of client needs and requirements

list of project elements

list of assessable tasks

options for dealing with client needs and requirements

design analysis and research techniques

plan interpretation and map reading

site analysis

onsite measurement of site boundaries

mapping of boundaries to scale to a plan drawing

mapping of contour lines to a scale plan drawing

measurement and location of existing infrastructure and features on site

mapping of existing infrastructure and features to a scale plan drawing

measuring and plotting location of services (power, water, sewer, gas)

measuring and plotting location of meters or access points

site surveying methods and tools

surveying instruments for taking vertical measurements on site

surveying instruments for measuring angles on site

surveying instruments for measuring distance and horizontal measurements on site

design concepts

preliminary conceptual sketches

bubble diagrams

preliminary plans, sections and elevation design drawings

use of design drawing and drafting conventions

presentable and legible design drawings for client use, such as:

domestic systems for urban and suburban properties

rooftop, balcony and courtyard gardens

public landscapes such as streets, parks, car parks, commercial premises, industrial estates and community centres

school gardens and learnscapes

community gardens and city farms

Community Supported Agriculture systems, urban market gardens and peri-urban small holdings

urban forestry

conventional design symbols and those to convey permaculture elements

design drafting and drawing conventions

plant and animal selection

final design

rendered plan, elevation and section drawings to scale

use of design drawing and drafting conventions

use of consistent graphic style

supporting legends and keys of elements

supporting materials lists, tables, bills of quantity, timelines, installation plans and management plans

construction detail drawing

methods of design

zone and sector planning

slope planning

patterns in space and time

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs. Assessors must also hold a nationally accredited Certificate IV or Diploma of Permaculture. Completion of a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) or non-accredited Permaculture Diploma is not sufficient at this level.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Initiate or respond to contact with the client when appropriate 
Consult with the client to establish purpose, needs and requirements of design 
Develop a design brief for an urban permaculture system in consultation with the client 
Negotiate cost structures and timelines with the client 
Obtain existing maps, geospatial data and aerial photographs of property 
Survey area included in Zones 1 and (if present) 2 to provide information not on existing maps using suitable survey tools and equipment 
Prepare a site plan 
Record site assessment on the site plan 
Undertake bioregional analysis of the site 
Undertake research of potential permaculture design elements 
Choose appropriate permaculture design elements 
Revise brief with client using completed research and analysis 
Determine an appropriate permaculture system concept 
Prepare conceptual design drawings to illustrate conceptual themes and patterns informing the location and layout of proposed design elements 
Compile a bill of quantities 
Prepare a list of plant and animal species and varieties suitable for the chosen concept 
Prepare a preliminary budget for conceptual design 
Present the concept plan in a consistent graphic style 
Consult the client and agree on options and approaches for design development 
Review and revise concepts, elements and the design brief after taking feedback from client 
Design an urban permaculture system based on the design brief, research, analysis, chosen elements and concepts 
Produce detailed urban permaculture design documents 
Present design plans, drawings and documents to the client 
Take feedback from the client and revise or modify design as required 

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