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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for maintenance work
   • 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 structure maintenance instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary
2. Undertake repairs and maintenance of structures
   • Gather information on the permaculture structure requiring maintenance
   • Work on the structure as instructed and according to permaculture work principles
   • Report any problems or difficulties and seek clarification where necessary
3. Apply finishes and ensure safety of fixings
   • Apply finishes if required
   • Ensure fixings such as gate closure mechanisms are safe for all users
   • Check the maintained structure to ensure the work is satisfactory
4. Clean up on completion of work
   • Return any materials, tools and equipment to the storage area
   • Leave the work area tidy and safe
   • 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:

prepare for maintenance work

maintain permaculture structures

clean up on completion of work

carry out reporting requirements

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and practices related to structures in a permaculture system

tools and equipment used

permaculture structures, such as:

fences

gates

animal housing and enclosure

animal feeders and waterers

plant protection

light reflection and exclusion structures

seating

ponds, wicking systems and rain gardens

storage structures for materials

compost systems

water storage structures

water harvesting and distribution structures

propagation systems

fireplaces and fire pits

root cellars

bee hives

structural and safety issues associated with maintaining structures

environmentally safe finishes and materials

principles of repurposing and reuse of materials

creative solutions to common and simple problems with permaculture structures

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