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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Scope permaculture field research
  2. Design permaculture field research
  3. Prepare to conduct field research
  4. Conduct field research
  5. Assess practical application of research outcomes
  6. Report field research findings

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:

formulate and justify research questions

design a field research plan

conduct research and evaluate information

enter, analyse and organise data quantitatively and qualitatively in charts, tables and graphs

produce written reports on research outcomes and provide conclusions based on appropriate evidence and reasoned arguments


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles, practices and ethics, such as:

topics for field research

people or groups of people participating in or related to permaculture projects

people or groups of people participating in or related to other topics which themselves relate to permaculture

systems and/or technical elements of permaculture systems

animals-related studies (including insects, reptiles, birds and fish)

plant-related studies

studies of integrated plant and animal systems

appropriate technologies or technological solutions

appropriate energy generation, storage and capture

water treatment, catchment and storage systems

natural systems

environmental issues

product comparisons

field research methods, such as:

group and individual interviews

dialogue and storytelling

use of communications technology

records and testimonials

electronic recordings

questionnaires

statistical sampling

observation

surveys

research methodologies, such as:

action research

needs studies

case studies

statistical sampling

field research plan design – a staged sequence of steps and accompanying methodologies for obtaining answers to research questions

permaculture systems implementation and management techniques and practices

growth habits, physiological properties and taxonomic specification of animals and plants involved in permaculture

participants and stakeholders of permaculture systems and projects, such as:

those who will use the research to influence decision making and policy

those who will benefit from the research

the researchers

ethics committees

anyone who is researched

scientific and mathematical research approaches, data collection, processing and analytical techniques and procedures

auditing and reporting procedures

research planning and budgeting