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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for resource conservation
   • Identify and check the required materials, tools and equipment and prepare according to lists provided and/or supervisor’s instructions
   • Adopt work practices which maximise productivity and time efficiency and minimise waste and resource use
   • Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary
2. Undertake resource conservation practices as directed
   • Gather information on resource conservation in a permaculture system
   • Carry out resource conservation work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner
   • Observe workplace policy and procedures in relation to workplace practice, handling, re-use and disposal of materials
   • Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines
3. Store and stockpile materials
   • Store all usable and re-usable materials in a designated area
   • Prepare and process all usable and re-usable materials
4. Clean up on completion of resource conservation work
   • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
   • Maintain a clean and safe work site while completing resource conservation activities
   • Complete any reporting requirements at the end of the job

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

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:

cooperate with team members

store and stockpile materials

clean up on completion of work

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and practices

tools and equipment used

principles of resource conservation including:

reduce, reuse, recycle, repair, repurpose, restore

minimal impact living

sustainable food production

energy efficiency

the following types of appropriate energy: solar and wind power

the following types of appropriate technology: composting toilets, grey water re-use

water catchment, storage and re-use

seed collection and seed banking

mulching and soil conservation

revegetation

community and social interaction and support, such as:

resource banking

seed banking

co-operatives

Local Energy Trading Systems (LETS)

Skill-Share

techniques used in resource conservation, such as:

stock piling resources

the following types of processing requirements for resources which cannot be stock-piled: composting, fermentation, drying

water storage and treatment

capture and storage of energy (heat capture in mass, basic turbine function)

making connections between everyday living and sustainable use of resources

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