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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for permaculture works
  2. Follow a permaculture works plan
  3. Implement the permaculture works

Range Statement


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:

write reports for supervisors, clients and contractors

assess a site for opportunities and constraints associated with implementation of permaculture works

implement a staged permaculture works plan

determine tools and equipment required

calculate amounts of materials required


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and practices

permaculture works, such as

implementing permaculture designs

following a permaculture works plan as part of a permaculture project

constructing permaculture structures and features

implementing permaculture earthworks

practical understanding of the environmental issues associated with undertaking permaculture works, such as:

use of materials that come from sustainable sources

duty of care in conserving site’s natural values

work practices

the use and movement of machinery, storage of materials, removal of weeds and movement of soil and other materials into, across and beyond the site

principles of ecology, including specific plant and animal relationships and habitat requirements

statutory compliance and obligations, such as:

compliance with legislation, ordinances, regulations or bylaws relating to the works or the work site

Site responsibilities include OHS, industrial relations and equal opportunity and employment

site evaluation techniques including methods of analysing soils, waterways and their condition

practical understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of a range of permaculture procedures

selection and use of appropriate combinations of machinery and tools

work health and safety hazards associated with undertaking permaculture works and the controls necessary to remove or minimise risks associated with them

contract documentation including specifications, plans of permaculture works, services, supplies and surveyors documents

scope of works determination

works’ breakdown into tasks

scheduling and time line generation

task specifications and evaluation