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

AHCPER507 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Research and interpret requirements for a permaculture project

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPER507 - Research and interpret requirements for a permaculture project
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to gather and validate information in order to advise on planned permaculture projects. Researching and interpreting requirements for a permaculture project requires knowledge of permaculture principles and practices, research methodologies, consultation models, feasibility studies, information systems, report presentation, cultural analysis of information, cultural implications of research methods and legislative requirements.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.This unit applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate broad knowledge in an area of work with depth in areas of specialisation. They undertake functions with initiative and judgement and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They have accountability for the work of others (teams) within broad parameters, analyse and synthesise information as well as analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex 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 have a nationally accredited 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: Select appropriate research strategies
  • Select and justify appropriate research methods for the requirements of the permaculture project and the available resources
  • Develop and justify a research question or hypothesis
  • Select a combination of research methods to promote the validity of the outcomes
  • Negotiate the selection of research strategies with key people
       
Element: Gather information
  • Identify relevant information sources and review relevant and credible literature related to the research topic
  • Assess and analyse legislative requirements impacting on the project
  • Identify government departments and agencies with a potential interest in the permaculture project
  • Collect and catalogue information from a wide range of sources
       
Element: Consult with key people
  • Identify and consult a representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues relating to the permaculture project
  • Review information, check for accuracy and identify the need for further information and follow-up
  • Liaise with key people, where required
  • Undertake community consultations following agreed practices and protocols
       
Element: Organise and analyse information
  • Organise data generated by the research
  • Check the results against other available research
  • Look for patterns, observations and explanations and interpret them against the context
  • Clearly explain the concepts being analysed to key people and continue with community consultations
       
Element: Report the findings of the research
  • Report complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis
  • Provide opportunities for the validation of the research findings using a range of different processes
  • Report the research findings in an accessible and useable style and format
  • Make the research available to all key people and those who have an interest in the project
       


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. Select appropriate research strategies

1.1 Select and justify appropriate research methods for the requirements of the permaculture project and the available resources

1.2 Develop and justify a research question or hypothesis

1.3 Select a combination of research methods to promote the validity of the outcomes

1.4 Negotiate the selection of research strategies with key people

2. Gather information

2.1 Identify relevant information sources and review relevant and credible literature related to the research topic

2.2 Assess and analyse legislative requirements impacting on the project

2.3 Identify government departments and agencies with a potential interest in the permaculture project

2.4 Collect and catalogue information from a wide range of sources

3. Consult with key people

3.1 Identify and consult a representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues relating to the permaculture project

3.2 Review information, check for accuracy and identify the need for further information and follow-up

3.3 Liaise with key people, where required

3.4 Undertake community consultations following agreed practices and protocols

4. Organise and analyse information

4.1 Organise data generated by the research

4.2 Check the results against other available research

4.3 Look for patterns, observations and explanations and interpret them against the context

4.4 Clearly explain the concepts being analysed to key people and continue with community consultations

5. Report the findings of the research

5.1 Report complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis

5.2 Provide opportunities for the validation of the research findings using a range of different processes

5.3 Report the research findings in an accessible and useable style and format

5.4 Make the research available to all key people and those who have an interest in the project

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:

select and justify appropriate research strategies

gather information

assess practical from impractical solutions

consult with key people with an interest in the issues relating to the permaculture project

organise and analyse information

report the findings of the research

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and practices and their role in sustainable development and design

climate change science and mitigation strategies

research methods, such as:

group and individual interviews

dialogue and storytelling

libraries – digital and conventional

electronic recordings

questionnaires

statistical sampling

observation

surveys

research methodologies, such as:

action research

needs studies

literature searches and correct referencing

case studies

consultation models

feasibility study methodologies

information systems (conventional and electronic)

report presentation

cultural analysis of information

cultural implications of research methods

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. Select appropriate research strategies

1.1 Select and justify appropriate research methods for the requirements of the permaculture project and the available resources

1.2 Develop and justify a research question or hypothesis

1.3 Select a combination of research methods to promote the validity of the outcomes

1.4 Negotiate the selection of research strategies with key people

2. Gather information

2.1 Identify relevant information sources and review relevant and credible literature related to the research topic

2.2 Assess and analyse legislative requirements impacting on the project

2.3 Identify government departments and agencies with a potential interest in the permaculture project

2.4 Collect and catalogue information from a wide range of sources

3. Consult with key people

3.1 Identify and consult a representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues relating to the permaculture project

3.2 Review information, check for accuracy and identify the need for further information and follow-up

3.3 Liaise with key people, where required

3.4 Undertake community consultations following agreed practices and protocols

4. Organise and analyse information

4.1 Organise data generated by the research

4.2 Check the results against other available research

4.3 Look for patterns, observations and explanations and interpret them against the context

4.4 Clearly explain the concepts being analysed to key people and continue with community consultations

5. Report the findings of the research

5.1 Report complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis

5.2 Provide opportunities for the validation of the research findings using a range of different processes

5.3 Report the research findings in an accessible and useable style and format

5.4 Make the research available to all key people and those who have an interest in the project

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
Select and justify appropriate research methods for the requirements of the permaculture project and the available resources 
Develop and justify a research question or hypothesis 
Select a combination of research methods to promote the validity of the outcomes 
Negotiate the selection of research strategies with key people 
Identify relevant information sources and review relevant and credible literature related to the research topic 
Assess and analyse legislative requirements impacting on the project 
Identify government departments and agencies with a potential interest in the permaculture project 
Collect and catalogue information from a wide range of sources 
Identify and consult a representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues relating to the permaculture project 
Review information, check for accuracy and identify the need for further information and follow-up 
Liaise with key people, where required 
Undertake community consultations following agreed practices and protocols 
Organise data generated by the research 
Check the results against other available research 
Look for patterns, observations and explanations and interpret them against the context 
Clearly explain the concepts being analysed to key people and continue with community consultations 
Report complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis 
Provide opportunities for the validation of the research findings using a range of different processes 
Report the research findings in an accessible and useable style and format 
Make the research available to all key people and those who have an interest in the project 

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