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.
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. 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 |
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:
access and collect information about permaculture
interpret workplace schedules
accept responsibility for own work
promote workplace cooperation
contribute to a productive workplace environment
Evidence of Knowledge
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
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.