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Evidence Guide: AHCPER301 - Research and communicate information on permaculture principles and practices

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AHCPER301 - Research and communicate information on permaculture principles and practices

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

Research general information on permaculture

  1. Identify sources of information about permaculture
  2. Interpret written sources of information and extract the required information
  3. Access and investigate information from sources other than written
  4. Interpret information from non-written sources and extract the required information
Identify sources of information about permaculture

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Interpret written sources of information and extract the required information

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Access and investigate information from sources other than written

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Interpret information from non-written sources and extract the required information

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Document application of permaculture principles to a site

  1. Identify an appropriate site to study
  2. Research site, using primary data sources and secondary data sources
  3. Document examples of how permaculture principles have been practically applied on the site
Identify an appropriate site to study

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Research site, using primary data sources and secondary data sources

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Document examples of how permaculture principles have been practically applied on the site

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Compare permaculture design approach and practices with those of other food production systems

  1. Identify a range of food production systems
  2. Identify key characteristics of each system in relation to management of soil, energy, water, nutrient flow, crop rotation and harvesting
  3. Compare permaculture practices with those of other systems
Identify a range of food production systems

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Identify key characteristics of each system in relation to management of soil, energy, water, nutrient flow, crop rotation and harvesting

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Compare permaculture practices with those of other systems

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Communicate general information with others on permaculture

  1. Discuss and share knowledge with colleagues to increase awareness of permaculture principles and practices
  2. Prepare and deliver permaculture information to small groups
  3. Respond to questions about permaculture within a small group
  4. Communicate responses in a culturally appropriate manner
Discuss and share knowledge with colleagues to increase awareness of permaculture principles and practices

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Prepare and deliver permaculture information to small groups

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Respond to questions about permaculture within a small group

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Communicate responses in a culturally appropriate manner

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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. Research general information on permaculture

1.1 Identify sources of information about permaculture

1.2 Interpret written sources of information and extract the required information

1.3 Access and investigate information from sources other than written

1.4 Interpret information from non-written sources and extract the required information

2. Document application of permaculture principles to a site

2.1 Identify an appropriate site to study

2.2 Research site, using primary data sources and secondary data sources

2.3 Document examples of how permaculture principles have been practically applied on the site

3. Compare permaculture design approach and practices with those of other food production systems

3.1 Identify a range of food production systems

3.2 Identify key characteristics of each system in relation to management of soil, energy, water, nutrient flow, crop rotation and harvesting

3.3 Compare permaculture practices with those of other systems

4. Communicate general information with others on permaculture

4.1 Discuss and share knowledge with colleagues to increase awareness of permaculture principles and practices

4.2 Prepare and deliver permaculture information to small groups

4.3 Respond to questions about permaculture within a small group

4.4 Communicate responses in a culturally appropriate manner

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. Research general information on permaculture

1.1 Identify sources of information about permaculture

1.2 Interpret written sources of information and extract the required information

1.3 Access and investigate information from sources other than written

1.4 Interpret information from non-written sources and extract the required information

2. Document application of permaculture principles to a site

2.1 Identify an appropriate site to study

2.2 Research site, using primary data sources and secondary data sources

2.3 Document examples of how permaculture principles have been practically applied on the site

3. Compare permaculture design approach and practices with those of other food production systems

3.1 Identify a range of food production systems

3.2 Identify key characteristics of each system in relation to management of soil, energy, water, nutrient flow, crop rotation and harvesting

3.3 Compare permaculture practices with those of other systems

4. Communicate general information with others on permaculture

4.1 Discuss and share knowledge with colleagues to increase awareness of permaculture principles and practices

4.2 Prepare and deliver permaculture information to small groups

4.3 Respond to questions about permaculture within a small group

4.4 Communicate responses in a culturally appropriate manner

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:

research general information on permaculture

identify differences between permaculture and other land management or land use practices

share general information with others on permaculture

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and practices

similarities and differences between other land use and management practices and permaculture, such as:

conventional broad-acre farming

battery chicken farms

intensive meat production facilities (e.g. feedlots, piggeries)

fish farming

biodynamic agriculture

organic mixed farms

culturally appropriate speech and behaviour

basic research techniques

using primary data sources:

original data gathered by the researcher

measurements

photographs

maps or sketches

soil tests

observations of light, shade, sun angle

flora and fauna present at the site

slope and contour information

observation of site and adjoining landscape features (e.g. sector analysis)

weather observations

using secondary data sources:

data provided by government departments and agencies, local groups (such as Landcare) or individuals (such as neighbours)

survey documents, maps and plans

official weather data

photographs, such as Google Earth

communication techniques

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