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Evidence Guide: AHCPER209 - Recognise characteristics of integrated plant and animal systems

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AHCPER209 - Recognise characteristics of integrated plant and animal systems

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Recognise plants and animals

  1. Describe plant and animal habits, plant characteristics, animal characteristics and significant features and record appropriately
  2. Recognise and name plants and animals used in permaculture systems according to their identifiable characteristics
  3. Describe interconnectedness of plants and animals in permaculture systems using permaculture principles and practices
Describe plant and animal habits, plant characteristics, animal characteristics and significant features and record appropriately

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Recognise and name plants and animals used in permaculture systems according to their identifiable characteristics

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Describe interconnectedness of plants and animals in permaculture systems using permaculture principles and practices

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Describe functions of integrated systems in permaculture

  1. Describe inputs, outputs and intrinsic features of plants and animals in integrated permaculture systems
  2. Describe functions of integrated systems using a permaculture plan
  3. Maintain records on integrated plant and animal systems
Describe inputs, outputs and intrinsic features of plants and animals in integrated permaculture systems

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Describe functions of integrated systems using a permaculture plan

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Maintain records on integrated plant and animal systems

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Recognise plants and animals

1.1 Describe plant and animal habits, plant characteristics, animal characteristics and significant features and record appropriately

1.2 Recognise and name plants and animals used in permaculture systems according to their identifiable characteristics

1.3 Describe interconnectedness of plants and animals in permaculture systems using permaculture principles and practices

2. Describe functions of integrated systems in permaculture

2.1 Describe inputs, outputs and intrinsic features of plants and animals in integrated permaculture systems

2.2 Describe functions of integrated systems using a permaculture plan

2.3 Maintain records on integrated plant and animal systems

Required Skills and Knowledge

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Recognise plants and animals

1.1 Describe plant and animal habits, plant characteristics, animal characteristics and significant features and record appropriately

1.2 Recognise and name plants and animals used in permaculture systems according to their identifiable characteristics

1.3 Describe interconnectedness of plants and animals in permaculture systems using permaculture principles and practices

2. Describe functions of integrated systems in permaculture

2.1 Describe inputs, outputs and intrinsic features of plants and animals in integrated permaculture systems

2.2 Describe functions of integrated systems using a permaculture plan

2.3 Maintain records on integrated plant and animal systems

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 animals and plants

name animals and plants by common name

read a permaculture plan

identify plants and animals commonly encountered in a permaculture system

identify plants with useful properties (food, fuel, fibre, medicinal, dyes, shade, habitat etc)

describe animals with functions in the system

produce a simple report

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and practices related to integrated plant and animal systems, such as:

practices which conserve energy and resources

protecting water, soil and other resources

obtaining a yield

preserving heritage or heirloom varieties (biodiversity)

re-using or adapting materials for other functions

making use of vertical space

creating multiple functions for the same thing

using nature as the model

seed-saving

animals and plants common to permaculture systems in a given region or bioregion

the role or niche of animals in system and interrelationship with other animals, plants or systems, such as:

native or wild animals and plants

pest and feral plants and animals

insects, fish, birds and reptiles, both friend and foe

principles relating to integrated plant and animal systems

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