Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support resource conservation practices in a permaculture system under supervision, including preparing materials, tools and equipment for resource conservation, undertaking resource conservation activities, storing and stockpiling materials, and cleaning up on completion of work.
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
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 resource conservation | 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 instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary |
2. Undertake resource conservation practices as directed | 2.1 Gather information on resource conservation in a permaculture system 2.2 Carry out resource conservation work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner 2.3 Observe workplace policy and procedures in relation to workplace practice, handling, re-use and disposal of materials 2.4 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines |
3. Store and stockpile materials | 3.1 Store all usable and re-usable materials in a designated area 3.2 Prepare and process all usable and re-usable materials |
4. Clean up on completion of resource conservation work | 4.1 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 4.2 Maintain a clean and safe work site while completing resource conservation activities 4.3 Complete any reporting requirements at the end of the job |
Evidence of Performance
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:
cooperate with team members
store and stockpile materials
clean up on completion of work
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
permaculture principles and practices
tools and equipment used
principles of resource conservation including:
reduce, reuse, recycle, repair, repurpose, restore
minimal impact living
sustainable food production
energy efficiency
the following types of appropriate energy: solar and wind power
the following types of appropriate technology: composting toilets, grey water re-use
water catchment, storage and re-use
seed collection and seed banking
mulching and soil conservation
revegetation
community and social interaction and support, such as:
resource banking
seed banking
co-operatives
Local Energy Trading Systems (LETS)
Skill-Share
techniques used in resource conservation, such as:
stock piling resources
the following types of processing requirements for resources which cannot be stock-piled: composting, fermentation, drying
water storage and treatment
capture and storage of energy (heat capture in mass, basic turbine function)
making connections between everyday living and sustainable use of resources
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs. Assessors must also hold a nationally accredited Certificate III (or higher) in Permaculture to assess this unit of competency and/or have completed a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) and/or have completed the Permaculture Demonstrator Skill Set.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Permaculture (PER)