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

AHCPER103 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support plant care in a permaculture system

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPER103 - Support plant care in a permaculture system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support plant care in a permaculture system.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 qualification (or higher) in Permaculture 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: Identify common features of Zone 1 permaculture gardens
  • Identify key characteristics of a Zone 1 permaculture garden
  • Compare and contrast common features of Zone 1 permaculture gardens with traditional home gardens
  • Identify functions and yields of plants in a Zone 1 permaculture garden
       
Element: Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices
  • 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 plant care instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary
       
Element: Undertake bed preparation and planting activities
  • Prepare beds for planting of plants, seeds or seedlings
  • Plant the plants, seeds or seedlings
  • Follow instructions in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials
  • Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor
       
Element: Maintain plants
  • Determine watering regime for different plants in conjunction with supervisor
  • Determine nutrient requirements for plants in conjunction with supervisor
  • Clarify additional requirements of different plants in conjunction with supervisor
       
Element: Harvest plants and plant yields
  • Identify potential yields from different species to be harvested
  • Harvest plants and plant yields
  • Store plants and plant yields
  • 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. Identify common features of Zone 1 permaculture gardens

1.1 Identify key characteristics of a Zone 1 permaculture garden

1.2 Compare and contrast common features of Zone 1 permaculture gardens with traditional home gardens

1.3 Identify functions and yields of plants in a Zone 1 permaculture garden

2. Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices

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

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

2.3 Follow plant care instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary

3. Undertake bed preparation and planting activities

3.1 Prepare beds for planting of plants, seeds or seedlings

3.2 Plant the plants, seeds or seedlings

3.3 Follow instructions in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials

3.4 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor

4. Maintain plants

4.1 Determine watering regime for different plants in conjunction with supervisor

4.2 Determine nutrient requirements for plants in conjunction with supervisor

4.3 Clarify additional requirements of different plants in conjunction with supervisor

5. Harvest plants and plant yields

5.1 Identify potential yields from different species to be harvested

5.2 Harvest plants and plant yields

5.3 Store plants and plant yields

5.4 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:

Identify common features of permaculture Zone 1 gardens

identify and check the required materials, tools and equipment

prepare a garden area for planting plants, seeds or seedlings

determine the appropriate watering regime and nutrient requirements for the plantings

harvest plant yields

store the plant yields

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the characteristics of permaculture Zone 1 gardens

how permaculture gardens differ from conventional gardens

functions and yields of plants in a Zone 1 garden

observing nature and learning from it

principles of planting in permaculture systems, such as:

aspect

planting patterns

companion planting

the soil-water-plant relationship

plant care techniques and plant nutrition, such as:

the role of composts, worm castings, green manures, animal manures and support species in permaculture plant care

when to leave weeds, chop-and-drop and mulching

simple pest protection (cages, rings, stakes and nets)

simple climate protection (sun/frost/wind)

how to reuse and recycle excess products of plant care

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. Identify common features of Zone 1 permaculture gardens

1.1 Identify key characteristics of a Zone 1 permaculture garden

1.2 Compare and contrast common features of Zone 1 permaculture gardens with traditional home gardens

1.3 Identify functions and yields of plants in a Zone 1 permaculture garden

2. Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices

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

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

2.3 Follow plant care instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary

3. Undertake bed preparation and planting activities

3.1 Prepare beds for planting of plants, seeds or seedlings

3.2 Plant the plants, seeds or seedlings

3.3 Follow instructions in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials

3.4 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor

4. Maintain plants

4.1 Determine watering regime for different plants in conjunction with supervisor

4.2 Determine nutrient requirements for plants in conjunction with supervisor

4.3 Clarify additional requirements of different plants in conjunction with supervisor

5. Harvest plants and plant yields

5.1 Identify potential yields from different species to be harvested

5.2 Harvest plants and plant yields

5.3 Store plants and plant yields

5.4 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 key characteristics of a Zone 1 permaculture garden 
Compare and contrast common features of Zone 1 permaculture gardens with traditional home gardens 
Identify functions and yields of plants in a Zone 1 permaculture garden 
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 plant care instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary 
Prepare beds for planting of plants, seeds or seedlings 
Plant the plants, seeds or seedlings 
Follow instructions in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials 
Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor 
Determine watering regime for different plants in conjunction with supervisor 
Determine nutrient requirements for plants in conjunction with supervisor 
Clarify additional requirements of different plants in conjunction with supervisor 
Identify potential yields from different species to be harvested 
Harvest plants and plant yields 
Store plants and plant yields 
Complete any reporting requirements at the end of the job 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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