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

AHCPER201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work effectively in permaculture

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPER201 - Work effectively in permaculture
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively on an individual basis and with others in permaculture.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.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.
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: Obtain information about permaculture
  • Identify and access sources of information about permaculture
  • Collect information to assist effective and safe work performance within a permaculture work site
  • Identify workplace terms and conditions
  • Identify work and career options for permaculture practice
       
Element: Observe requirements of a permaculture workplace
  • Ensure work practices comply with enterprise work requirements
  • Recognise faults and abnormalities in workplace practices and take remedial action
  • Observe punctuality in work attendance
  • Complete work routines and specific instructions to meet workplace expectations
       
Element: Work effectively in a permaculture workplace
  • Plan work tasks in consultation with team members and supervisor
  • Follow instructions from supervisor
  • Cooperate with others as part of a team with consideration of special needs of co-workers and others
  • Accept responsibility for quality of own work
       
Element: Contribute to a productive permaculture workplace
  • Fulfil commitments to undertake work or assist co-workers
  • Share knowledge and skills with co-workers through conversations and demonstrations
  • Recognise and seek out contributions from individuals of different gender and social and cultural backgrounds, if appropriate
  • Ensure work is consistent with workplace standards relating to anti-discrimination and workplace harassment
  • Recognise and resolve conflict through personal communication if possible and reference to supervisor for support
  • Undertake responsibilities and duties so as to promote cooperation and good workplace relationships
       


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. Obtain information about permaculture

1.1 Identify and access sources of information about permaculture

1.2 Collect information to assist effective and safe work performance within a permaculture work site

1.3 Identify workplace terms and conditions

1.4 Identify work and career options for permaculture practice

2. Observe requirements of a permaculture workplace

2.1 Ensure work practices comply with enterprise work requirements

2.2 Recognise faults and abnormalities in workplace practices and take remedial action

2.3 Observe punctuality in work attendance

2.4 Complete work routines and specific instructions to meet workplace expectations

3. Work effectively in a permaculture workplace

3.1 Plan work tasks in consultation with team members and supervisor

3.2 Follow instructions from supervisor

3.3 Cooperate with others as part of a team with consideration of special needs of co-workers and others

3.4 Accept responsibility for quality of own work

4. Contribute to a productive permaculture workplace

4.1 Fulfil commitments to undertake work or assist co-workers

4.2 Share knowledge and skills with co-workers through conversations and demonstrations

4.3 Recognise and seek out contributions from individuals of different gender and social and cultural backgrounds, if appropriate

4.4 Ensure work is consistent with workplace standards relating to anti-discrimination and workplace harassment

4.5 Recognise and resolve conflict through personal communication if possible and reference to supervisor for support

4.6 Undertake responsibilities and duties so as to promote cooperation and good workplace relationships

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:

access and collect information about permaculture

interpret workplace schedules

accept responsibility for own work

promote workplace cooperation

contribute to a productive workplace environment

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture

different sectors within a permaculture system

relationships between sectors and the whole

permaculture services available in the area as listed in available references including:

media reports

reference books

industry journals

internet sites

libraries

observation of nature

personal observation and experience

relationships between the permaculture enterprise and other industries

legislation that affects permaculture enterprises

unions and industry associations

career opportunities within permaculture

work ethic required to work in permaculture enterprises

ethics of permaculture

care for the earth

care for all people

sharing the surplus

setting limits to growth

permaculture practices and procedures, such as:

cooperation over competition

respecting and celebrating all ethnicities, religions, ages, genders and abilities

wwoofing and other labour exchange programs

lifestyle as a conserver

workplace expectations and communication channels

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. Obtain information about permaculture

1.1 Identify and access sources of information about permaculture

1.2 Collect information to assist effective and safe work performance within a permaculture work site

1.3 Identify workplace terms and conditions

1.4 Identify work and career options for permaculture practice

2. Observe requirements of a permaculture workplace

2.1 Ensure work practices comply with enterprise work requirements

2.2 Recognise faults and abnormalities in workplace practices and take remedial action

2.3 Observe punctuality in work attendance

2.4 Complete work routines and specific instructions to meet workplace expectations

3. Work effectively in a permaculture workplace

3.1 Plan work tasks in consultation with team members and supervisor

3.2 Follow instructions from supervisor

3.3 Cooperate with others as part of a team with consideration of special needs of co-workers and others

3.4 Accept responsibility for quality of own work

4. Contribute to a productive permaculture workplace

4.1 Fulfil commitments to undertake work or assist co-workers

4.2 Share knowledge and skills with co-workers through conversations and demonstrations

4.3 Recognise and seek out contributions from individuals of different gender and social and cultural backgrounds, if appropriate

4.4 Ensure work is consistent with workplace standards relating to anti-discrimination and workplace harassment

4.5 Recognise and resolve conflict through personal communication if possible and reference to supervisor for support

4.6 Undertake responsibilities and duties so as to promote cooperation and good workplace relationships

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 access sources of information about permaculture 
Collect information to assist effective and safe work performance within a permaculture work site 
Identify workplace terms and conditions 
Identify work and career options for permaculture practice 
Ensure work practices comply with enterprise work requirements 
Recognise faults and abnormalities in workplace practices and take remedial action 
Observe punctuality in work attendance 
Complete work routines and specific instructions to meet workplace expectations 
Plan work tasks in consultation with team members and supervisor 
Follow instructions from supervisor 
Cooperate with others as part of a team with consideration of special needs of co-workers and others 
Accept responsibility for quality of own work 
Fulfil commitments to undertake work or assist co-workers 
Share knowledge and skills with co-workers through conversations and demonstrations 
Recognise and seek out contributions from individuals of different gender and social and cultural backgrounds, if appropriate 
Ensure work is consistent with workplace standards relating to anti-discrimination and workplace harassment 
Recognise and resolve conflict through personal communication if possible and reference to supervisor for support 
Undertake responsibilities and duties so as to promote cooperation and good workplace relationships 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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