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

AHCPER105 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with maintaining structures in a permaculture system

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPER105 - Assist with maintaining structures in a permaculture system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with maintaining structures in a permaculture system.All work is carried out to comply with permaculture principles and workplace procedures.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: Prepare materials, tools and equipment for maintenance work
  • 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 structure maintenance instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary
       
Element: Undertake repairs and maintenance of structures
  • Gather information on the permaculture structure requiring maintenance
  • Work on the structure as instructed and according to permaculture work principles
  • Report any problems or difficulties and seek clarification where necessary
       
Element: Apply finishes and ensure safety of fixings
  • Apply finishes if required
  • Ensure fixings such as gate closure mechanisms are safe for all users
  • Check the maintained structure to ensure the work is satisfactory
       
Element: Clean up on completion of work
  • Return any materials, tools and equipment to the storage area
  • Leave the work area tidy and safe
  • Complete any reporting requirements at the end of the job
       


Evidence Required

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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 maintenance work

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 structure maintenance instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary

2. Undertake repairs and maintenance of structures

2.1 Gather information on the permaculture structure requiring maintenance

2.2 Work on the structure as instructed and according to permaculture work principles

2.3 Report any problems or difficulties and seek clarification where necessary

3. Apply finishes and ensure safety of fixings

3.1 Apply finishes if required

3.2 Ensure fixings such as gate closure mechanisms are safe for all users

3.3 Check the maintained structure to ensure the work is satisfactory

4. Clean up on completion of work

4.1 Return any materials, tools and equipment to the storage area

4.2 Leave the work area tidy and safe

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:

prepare for maintenance work

maintain permaculture structures

clean up on completion of work

carry out reporting requirements

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and practices related to structures in a permaculture system

tools and equipment used

permaculture structures, such as:

fences

gates

animal housing and enclosure

animal feeders and waterers

plant protection

light reflection and exclusion structures

seating

ponds, wicking systems and rain gardens

storage structures for materials

compost systems

water storage structures

water harvesting and distribution structures

propagation systems

fireplaces and fire pits

root cellars

bee hives

structural and safety issues associated with maintaining structures

environmentally safe finishes and materials

principles of repurposing and reuse of materials

creative solutions to common and simple problems with permaculture structures

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 maintenance work

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 structure maintenance instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary

2. Undertake repairs and maintenance of structures

2.1 Gather information on the permaculture structure requiring maintenance

2.2 Work on the structure as instructed and according to permaculture work principles

2.3 Report any problems or difficulties and seek clarification where necessary

3. Apply finishes and ensure safety of fixings

3.1 Apply finishes if required

3.2 Ensure fixings such as gate closure mechanisms are safe for all users

3.3 Check the maintained structure to ensure the work is satisfactory

4. Clean up on completion of work

4.1 Return any materials, tools and equipment to the storage area

4.2 Leave the work area tidy and safe

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 structure maintenance instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary 
Gather information on the permaculture structure requiring maintenance 
Work on the structure as instructed and according to permaculture work principles 
Report any problems or difficulties and seek clarification where necessary 
Apply finishes if required 
Ensure fixings such as gate closure mechanisms are safe for all users 
Check the maintained structure to ensure the work is satisfactory 
Return any materials, tools and equipment to the storage area 
Leave the work area tidy and safe 
Complete any reporting requirements at the end of the job 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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