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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assess site for organic garden and orchard system
   • Inspect the site for environmental and physical attributes
   • Research site characteristics, using a range of information sources
   • Test soil and analyse the results
   • Identify site constraints and opportunities
   • Define location of existing structures and services
   • Prepare site plan and zone and sector plan of site, based on information collected
2. Select plants for organic garden and orchard system
   • Select suitable plant varieties and types
   • Determine preferred type of plant materials for planting
   • Determine number and size of plants and plant materials
3. Develop planting plan for organic garden and orchard system
   • Identify zone and sector details from the site plan
   • Identify and place plants to be installed
   • Record required actions, timelines and specific information on the plan
   • Investigate availability of plants, materials and services for the system

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:

assess site for planting

test soil and analyse the results

select plants

identify zones and sectors of site to ascertain best planting locations

identify structures and services and how these may impact on the plan

develop planting plan to include at least 5 fruit trees or shrubs

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and ethics

permaculture site planning

boundaries of sites drawn at an appropriate scale

direction of North (or sunward)

location of plants

other information relevant to a permaculture garden and orchard system drawn in clear and accurate graphic style

planting schedules and timelines, including Gantt charts

zone and sector planning, such as:

zones for garden and orchard systems (Zones 1 and 2)

sector information such as prevailing winds, fire aspect, winter and summer sun angles, best locations for sun-loving and shade-tolerant species

microclimate information

zone and sector plans drawn as overlays to a site plan

garden and orchard systems, such as:

an orchard with 5 to 10 or more assorted fruit trees or shrubs

integrated plant and animal systems

consideration of and design for plant ecosystem relationships

soil structure, types and function, including soil tests for agricultural purposes

soil maintenance and improvement techniques

aims and purposes of building organic garden and orchard systems

design principles for organic garden and orchard systems

features and characteristics of plants used in organic garden and orchard systems

growing requirements of plants used in organic garden and orchard systems

biosecurity policies and principles

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