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AHCPER402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Design a rural permaculture system

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPER402 - Design a rural permaculture system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design a rural permaculture system. It requires the ability to negotiate with clients to develop a permaculture design brief, undertake a site analysis, develop design concepts and produce final design documentation.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 IV or Diploma of Permaculture. Completion of a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) or non-accredited Permaculture Diploma 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: Develop a design brief for a rural permaculture system
  • Initiate or respond to contact with the client
  • Consult with the client to establish purpose, needs and requirements of design
  • Develop a design brief in consultation
  • Negotiate cost structures and timelines
       
Element: Undertake design analysis
  • Obtain existing maps, geospatial data and aerial photographs of property
  • Survey area included in Zones 1, 2 and 3 using suitable survey tools and equipment
  • Prepare a base plan
  • Record site assessment data on the base plan
  • Carry out bioregional analysis of the site
  • Carry out research into potential permaculture design elements
  • Choose permaculture design elements
  • Revise brief with client in relation to completed research and analysis
       
Element: Prepare a design concept
  • Evaluate and determine a permaculture system concept
  • Prepare conceptual design drawings to illustrate conceptual themes and patterns informing the location and layout of proposed design elements
  • Develop and compile a bill of quantities
  • Prepare a list of plant and animal species and varieties suitable for the chosen concept
  • Prepare a preliminary budget for the conceptual design
  • Present the concept plan in a graphic style
  • Consult the client and agree on options and approaches for design development
  • Review and revise concepts, elements and the design brief after taking feedback from the client
       
Element: Produce final design
  • Design the rural permaculture system in accordance with the design brief, research, analysis, chosen elements and concepts
  • Produce detailed rural permaculture design documents
  • Present design plans, drawings and documents to the client
  • Take feedback from the client and revise or modify the design as required
       


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. Develop a design brief for a rural permaculture system

1.1 Initiate or respond to contact with the client

1.2 Consult with the client to establish purpose, needs and requirements of design

1.3 Develop a design brief in consultation

1.4 Negotiate cost structures and timelines

2. Undertake design analysis

2.1 Obtain existing maps, geospatial data and aerial photographs of property

2.2 Survey area included in Zones 1, 2 and 3 using suitable survey tools and equipment

2.3 Prepare a base plan

2.4 Record site assessment data on the base plan

2.5 Carry out bioregional analysis of the site

2.6 Carry out research into potential permaculture design elements

2.7 Choose permaculture design elements

2.8 Revise brief with client in relation to completed research and analysis

3. Prepare a design concept

3.1 Evaluate and determine a permaculture system concept

3.2 Prepare conceptual design drawings to illustrate conceptual themes and patterns informing the location and layout of proposed design elements

3.3 Develop and compile a bill of quantities

3.4 Prepare a list of plant and animal species and varieties suitable for the chosen concept

3.5 Prepare a preliminary budget for the conceptual design

3.6 Present the concept plan in a graphic style

3.7 Consult the client and agree on options and approaches for design development

3.8 Review and revise concepts, elements and the design brief after taking feedback from the client

4. Produce final design

4.1 Design the rural permaculture system in accordance with the design brief, research, analysis, chosen elements and concepts

4.2 Produce detailed rural permaculture design documents

4.3 Present design plans, drawings and documents to the client

4.4 Take feedback from the client and revise or modify the design as required

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:

develop a design brief for a rural permaculture system

draw permaculture and landscape plans

identify rural permaculture design solutions

develop permaculture system concepts

develop planting schedules, budget and bills of quantity

develop a final design

present design to client

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

elements of rural permaculture design

representation of up to 5 zones

detailed representation of Zones 1 to 3

sector analysis

bioregional analysis

superimposing of design over commercial aerial photograph or other geospatial representation

principles of permaculture

strategies in rural permaculture design, such as:

land shaping including contour ploughing, swaling, keyline dam systems, berms and terraces

integrated plant and animal systems that suit the bioregion and the land

natural system preservation and incorporation into overall design

soil and water preservation

forest ecology and recharge plantings for maximum water and nutrient cycling

innovative agricultural systems such as cell grazing, inter-cropping, commons and food forests

preservation of old and rare breeds of animals

biodiversity and habitat preservation and enhancement strategies

design brief

statement of scope of design

statement of client needs and requirements

listing of project elements

listing of assessable tasks

options for dealing with client needs and requirements

design analysis and research

investigation of permaculture books and publications, online material, audio and video material, maps, plans, charts and tables

searches in libraries and databases

viewing maps

searching geospatial data

talking to people in the local area or neighbours

plan interpretation and map reading

site analysis

initial on-site estimations of soil type, pH, texture

topography

aspect

zone and sectors planning

existing vegetation

climatic factors

indicator species or other landscape-reading notes

site surveying methods and tools

surveying instruments for taking vertical measurements on site

surveying instruments for measuring angles on site

surveying instruments for measuring distance and horizontal measurements on site

design concept, such as:

preliminary conceptual sketches

bubble diagrams

preliminary plan, section and elevation design drawings

use of design drawing and drafting conventions

presentable and legible design drawings for client use

rural permaculture design

integration of brief requirements, analytical information and conceptual planning

rational justification for placement of design elements

integration of elements to produce an efficient and functional rural permaculture system

conventional design symbols and those to convey permaculture elements

design drafting and drawing conventions

plant and animal selection

final design

rendered plan, elevation and section drawings to scale

use of design drawing and drafting conventions

use of consistent graphic style

supporting legends and keys of elements

supporting materials lists, tables, bills of quantity, timelines, installation plans and management plans

construction detail drawings

methods of design

zone and sector planning

slope planning

patterns in space and time

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. Develop a design brief for a rural permaculture system

1.1 Initiate or respond to contact with the client

1.2 Consult with the client to establish purpose, needs and requirements of design

1.3 Develop a design brief in consultation

1.4 Negotiate cost structures and timelines

2. Undertake design analysis

2.1 Obtain existing maps, geospatial data and aerial photographs of property

2.2 Survey area included in Zones 1, 2 and 3 using suitable survey tools and equipment

2.3 Prepare a base plan

2.4 Record site assessment data on the base plan

2.5 Carry out bioregional analysis of the site

2.6 Carry out research into potential permaculture design elements

2.7 Choose permaculture design elements

2.8 Revise brief with client in relation to completed research and analysis

3. Prepare a design concept

3.1 Evaluate and determine a permaculture system concept

3.2 Prepare conceptual design drawings to illustrate conceptual themes and patterns informing the location and layout of proposed design elements

3.3 Develop and compile a bill of quantities

3.4 Prepare a list of plant and animal species and varieties suitable for the chosen concept

3.5 Prepare a preliminary budget for the conceptual design

3.6 Present the concept plan in a graphic style

3.7 Consult the client and agree on options and approaches for design development

3.8 Review and revise concepts, elements and the design brief after taking feedback from the client

4. Produce final design

4.1 Design the rural permaculture system in accordance with the design brief, research, analysis, chosen elements and concepts

4.2 Produce detailed rural permaculture design documents

4.3 Present design plans, drawings and documents to the client

4.4 Take feedback from the client and revise or modify the design as required

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
Initiate or respond to contact with the client 
Consult with the client to establish purpose, needs and requirements of design 
Develop a design brief in consultation 
Negotiate cost structures and timelines 
Obtain existing maps, geospatial data and aerial photographs of property 
Survey area included in Zones 1, 2 and 3 using suitable survey tools and equipment 
Prepare a base plan 
Record site assessment data on the base plan 
Carry out bioregional analysis of the site 
Carry out research into potential permaculture design elements 
Choose permaculture design elements 
Revise brief with client in relation to completed research and analysis 
Evaluate and determine a permaculture system concept 
Prepare conceptual design drawings to illustrate conceptual themes and patterns informing the location and layout of proposed design elements 
Develop and compile a bill of quantities 
Prepare a list of plant and animal species and varieties suitable for the chosen concept 
Prepare a preliminary budget for the conceptual design 
Present the concept plan in a graphic style 
Consult the client and agree on options and approaches for design development 
Review and revise concepts, elements and the design brief after taking feedback from the client 
Design the rural permaculture system in accordance with the design brief, research, analysis, chosen elements and concepts 
Produce detailed rural permaculture design documents 
Present design plans, drawings and documents to the client 
Take feedback from the client and revise or modify the design as required 

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