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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop a design brief
   • Consult client to establish the purpose and requirements of design
   • Develop design brief in agreement with the client
   • Negotiate cost structures and timelines with the client
   • Clarify and negotiate use of consultants and sub-contractors with client
2. Undertake a site analysis
   • Inspect site where the permaculture structure or feature is to be located
   • Record the physical elements and features of the site
   • Analyse and record assessment of soil, topography, aspect, existing vegetation and climatic factors
   • Assess and record other relevant information
   • Assess legal requirements and constraints on development
3. Develop a concept design
   • Prepare concept plan to illustrate location and layout of proposed structure or feature according to the design brief
   • Undertake consultation with the client to establish agreement on options and approaches for development
   • Present the concept plan in a consistent graphic style
4. Produce a final plan
   • Produce a detailed final plan according to the design brief
   • Prepare design to scale
   • Provide information on the plan that is relevant and precise and clearly communicates development works to be undertaken
   • Include notes and specifications on the plan to assist in plan interpretation
   • Apply appropriate construction and engineering principles to permaculture plan
5. Prepare documentation
   • Prepare bill of quantities listing scope and extent of works
   • Prepare cost estimate for the client covering items in bill of quantities, labour and machinery and equipment costs

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:

develop a design brief

undertake a site analysis

develop a concept design

produce a final plan

prepare a bill of quantities and estimates

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture design process including:

site survey

needs analysis

bioregional analysis

zone and sector analysis

construction and engineering principles

drafting techniques

cost estimating

environmental, resource and energy implications of building materials, such as:

thermal mass

insulation

embodied energy

embedded energy

cradle to grave planning

passive heating and cooling systems

the following alternative and natural building materials and techniques: earth, straw bale, pole construction and passive solar principles

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