Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCPER102 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support resource conservation practices

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPER102 - Support resource conservation practices
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support resource conservation practices in a permaculture system under supervision, including preparing materials, tools and equipment for resource conservation, undertaking resource conservation activities, storing and stockpiling materials, and cleaning up on completion of work.This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy within established and well known parameters. They identify and seek help with simple problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs. Assessors must also hold a nationally accredited Certificate III (or higher) in Permaculture to assess this unit of competency and/or have completed a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) and/or have completed the Permaculture Demonstrator Skill Set.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare materials, tools and equipment for resource conservation
  • 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 instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary
       
Element: Undertake resource conservation practices as directed
  • Gather information on resource conservation in a permaculture system
  • Carry out resource conservation work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner
  • Observe workplace policy and procedures in relation to workplace practice, handling, re-use and disposal of materials
  • Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines
       
Element: Store and stockpile materials
  • Store all usable and re-usable materials in a designated area
  • Prepare and process all usable and re-usable materials
       
Element: Clean up on completion of resource conservation work
  • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • Maintain a clean and safe work site while completing resource conservation activities
  • Complete any reporting requirements at the end of the job
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for resource conservation

1.1 Identify and check the required materials, tools and equipment and prepare according to lists provided and/or supervisor’s instructions

1.2 Adopt work practices which maximise productivity and time efficiency and minimise waste and resource use

1.3 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary

2. Undertake resource conservation practices as directed

2.1 Gather information on resource conservation in a permaculture system

2.2 Carry out resource conservation work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner

2.3 Observe workplace policy and procedures in relation to workplace practice, handling, re-use and disposal of materials

2.4 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines

3. Store and stockpile materials

3.1 Store all usable and re-usable materials in a designated area

3.2 Prepare and process all usable and re-usable materials

4. Clean up on completion of resource conservation work

4.1 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.2 Maintain a clean and safe work site while completing resource conservation activities

4.3 Complete any reporting requirements at the end of the job

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:

cooperate with team members

store and stockpile materials

clean up on completion of work

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and practices

tools and equipment used

principles of resource conservation including:

reduce, reuse, recycle, repair, repurpose, restore

minimal impact living

sustainable food production

energy efficiency

the following types of appropriate energy: solar and wind power

the following types of appropriate technology: composting toilets, grey water re-use

water catchment, storage and re-use

seed collection and seed banking

mulching and soil conservation

revegetation

community and social interaction and support, such as:

resource banking

seed banking

co-operatives

Local Energy Trading Systems (LETS)

Skill-Share

techniques used in resource conservation, such as:

stock piling resources

the following types of processing requirements for resources which cannot be stock-piled: composting, fermentation, drying

water storage and treatment

capture and storage of energy (heat capture in mass, basic turbine function)

making connections between everyday living and sustainable use of resources


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for resource conservation

1.1 Identify and check the required materials, tools and equipment and prepare according to lists provided and/or supervisor’s instructions

1.2 Adopt work practices which maximise productivity and time efficiency and minimise waste and resource use

1.3 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary

2. Undertake resource conservation practices as directed

2.1 Gather information on resource conservation in a permaculture system

2.2 Carry out resource conservation work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner

2.3 Observe workplace policy and procedures in relation to workplace practice, handling, re-use and disposal of materials

2.4 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines

3. Store and stockpile materials

3.1 Store all usable and re-usable materials in a designated area

3.2 Prepare and process all usable and re-usable materials

4. Clean up on completion of resource conservation work

4.1 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.2 Maintain a clean and safe work site while completing resource conservation activities

4.3 Complete any reporting requirements at the end of the job

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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 instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary 
Gather information on resource conservation in a permaculture system 
Carry out resource conservation work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner 
Observe workplace policy and procedures in relation to workplace practice, handling, re-use and disposal of materials 
Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines 
Store all usable and re-usable materials in a designated area 
Prepare and process all usable and re-usable materials 
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 
Maintain a clean and safe work site while completing resource conservation activities 
Complete any reporting requirements at the end of the job 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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