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AHCPER306 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use weedy plants in a permaculture system

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPER306 - Use weedy plants in a permaculture system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control and make use of weedy plants in a permaculture system. It also includes permaculture practices, such as use of succession in a permaculture system and the use of harvest as a means of control.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.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. Completion of a Permaculture Design Certificate is not sufficient at this level.
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: Assess the implications of weedy plants in the system
  • Assess the scope and size of the weedy plant population
  • Investigate the soil properties, water availability and terrain of the affected areas
  • Investigate the history of the previous land use and management strategies of the site
  • Identify weedy plants and associated organisms and record in field notes
  • Identify weedy plant populations tolerated by the client, market or environment according to the permaculture management plan
  • Identify weedy plant population levels above which plant health or growth objectives are compromised
  • Obtain professional advice as required according to permaculture management plan
       
Element: Plan the implementation of permaculture weedy plant management plan
  • Identify uses for weedy plants, waste materials and debris for fodder, mulching or composting
  • Select tools, equipment, machinery, and other control measures for each part of the weedy plant management work, according to the permaculture management plan
  • Select, use and maintain suitable safety equipment and personal protective equipment PPE)
       
Element: Implement the permaculture weedy plant management plan
  • Coordinate the enterprise work team, contractors and/or control animals in a sequential manner according to the permaculture weedy plant management plan
  • Implement the permaculture weedy plant management plan
  • Maintain records appropriately
       
Element: Monitor the permaculture weedy plant management plan
  • Monitor progress of the permaculture weedy plant management plan to identify side effects to other plants, animals or the environment
  • Assess effectiveness of the permaculture weedy plant management plan
  • Adjust the permaculture weedy plant management plan where necessary to meet expectations
       


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. Assess the implications of weedy plants in the system

1.1 Assess the scope and size of the weedy plant population

1.2 Investigate the soil properties, water availability and terrain of the affected areas

1.3 Investigate the history of the previous land use and management strategies of the site

1.4 Identify weedy plants and associated organisms and record in field notes

1.5 Identify weedy plant populations tolerated by the client, market or environment according to the permaculture management plan

1.6 Identify weedy plant population levels above which plant health or growth objectives are compromised

1.7 Obtain professional advice as required according to permaculture management plan

2. Plan the implementation of permaculture weedy plant management plan

2.1 Identify uses for weedy plants, waste materials and debris for fodder, mulching or composting

2.2 Select tools, equipment, machinery, and other control measures for each part of the weedy plant management work, according to the permaculture management plan

2.3 Select, use and maintain suitable safety equipment and personal protective equipment PPE)

3. Implement the permaculture weedy plant management plan

3.1 Coordinate the enterprise work team, contractors and/or control animals in a sequential manner according to the permaculture weedy plant management plan

3.2 Implement the permaculture weedy plant management plan

3.3 Maintain records appropriately

4. Monitor the permaculture weedy plant management plan

4.1 Monitor progress of the permaculture weedy plant management plan to identify side effects to other plants, animals or the environment

4.2 Assess effectiveness of the permaculture weedy plant management plan

4.3 Adjust the permaculture weedy plant management plan where necessary to meet expectations

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:

recognise a range of weedy plants and associated organisms within a particular permaculture enterprise

identify uses of weedy plants in a permaculture system

identify control methods used in permaculture weedy plant management plan

implement a permaculture weedy plant management plan

assess progress and effectiveness of the permaculture weedy plant management plan

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and practices in relation to the management of weedy plants

weedy plant recognition

strategies used in weedy plant management plans, such as:

organic chemical, biological and cultural control methods and treatments available to the enterprise within the parameters of a permaculture weedy plant management plan

range and use of tools, equipment and machinery available to the enterprise for implementing a permaculture weedy plant management plan

animal systems to use the weedy plant as a food source

plants and planting strategies to out-compete weedy plants or to be used as a follow up to successful treatment

site monitoring and analysis techniques that may be used to implement a permaculture weedy plant management plan

roles that weeds play within an ecological system, such as:

soil stabilisers

fodder for wild and domestic animals

nutrient traps

nutrient mining from subsoil

identification of a range of edible weedy plants

uses for weedy plants including commercial uses, such as:

animal fodder

basket making

compost teas

food and medicinal products, such as nettles as cheese wraps or herbal teas

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. Assess the implications of weedy plants in the system

1.1 Assess the scope and size of the weedy plant population

1.2 Investigate the soil properties, water availability and terrain of the affected areas

1.3 Investigate the history of the previous land use and management strategies of the site

1.4 Identify weedy plants and associated organisms and record in field notes

1.5 Identify weedy plant populations tolerated by the client, market or environment according to the permaculture management plan

1.6 Identify weedy plant population levels above which plant health or growth objectives are compromised

1.7 Obtain professional advice as required according to permaculture management plan

2. Plan the implementation of permaculture weedy plant management plan

2.1 Identify uses for weedy plants, waste materials and debris for fodder, mulching or composting

2.2 Select tools, equipment, machinery, and other control measures for each part of the weedy plant management work, according to the permaculture management plan

2.3 Select, use and maintain suitable safety equipment and personal protective equipment PPE)

3. Implement the permaculture weedy plant management plan

3.1 Coordinate the enterprise work team, contractors and/or control animals in a sequential manner according to the permaculture weedy plant management plan

3.2 Implement the permaculture weedy plant management plan

3.3 Maintain records appropriately

4. Monitor the permaculture weedy plant management plan

4.1 Monitor progress of the permaculture weedy plant management plan to identify side effects to other plants, animals or the environment

4.2 Assess effectiveness of the permaculture weedy plant management plan

4.3 Adjust the permaculture weedy plant management plan where necessary to meet expectations

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
Assess the scope and size of the weedy plant population 
Investigate the soil properties, water availability and terrain of the affected areas 
Investigate the history of the previous land use and management strategies of the site 
Identify weedy plants and associated organisms and record in field notes 
Identify weedy plant populations tolerated by the client, market or environment according to the permaculture management plan 
Identify weedy plant population levels above which plant health or growth objectives are compromised 
Obtain professional advice as required according to permaculture management plan 
Identify uses for weedy plants, waste materials and debris for fodder, mulching or composting 
Select tools, equipment, machinery, and other control measures for each part of the weedy plant management work, according to the permaculture management plan 
Select, use and maintain suitable safety equipment and personal protective equipment PPE) 
Coordinate the enterprise work team, contractors and/or control animals in a sequential manner according to the permaculture weedy plant management plan 
Implement the permaculture weedy plant management plan 
Maintain records appropriately 
Monitor progress of the permaculture weedy plant management plan to identify side effects to other plants, animals or the environment 
Assess effectiveness of the permaculture weedy plant management plan 
Adjust the permaculture weedy plant management plan where necessary to meet expectations 

Forms

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