The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles of permaculture and practices in an urban context
Urban permaculture systems, such as:
houses and gardens where permaculture is practiced, or a productive section of it
community gardens or city farms where permaculture is practised
school gardens where permaculture is practised, or productive sections of them
Chicken, rabbit, guinea pig or other tractor systems
continuous worm farm systems
chicken dome pattern systems
tyre pond and mandala aquaculture systems appropriate to an urban permaculture system
aquaponics systems
duck and rice systems and other integrated systems appropriate to an urban permaculture system which utilise an animal, fish or bird species to generate a yield in association with plant species
Zone and sector analysis
Consideration of the frequency of use and intensity of need of elements in the system
Consideration of the spatial requirements of elements in the system
Mutual benefit and connections between zones
Consideration of the specific needs of the location of the system in terms of climate, access, slope, potential for wild fire, flood, tsunami or other catastrophic force
Consideration of the neighbouring or local environment, its needs, products and intrinsic features
Elements in permaculture elements
Elements which together form a system
species chosen for their functions in the system, including plants, animals and objects (built or existing)
elements which are chosen for mutual benefit
each important function (energy, water, food, fuel etc.) is supported by many elements
elements support the needs of the system within the overall design
the interactions between plants and animals and how to maximise the benefits
plant and animal species and their cultivars or breeds and what they contribute to the system
cultural requirements, planting procedures and follow-up care for plants
environment and habitat requirements of animal species
the identification of pests, diseases, parasites, and deficiencies that are likely to affect plants and animals and the use of appropriate treatments
soils and appropriate soil amelioration techniques
the ecology of the native species, and their value in a permaculture system
site retrofitting for urban permaculture systems:
constructing soil retainers
installing irrigation and drainage systems including swales, diversion drains, mulch-pit paths
establishing integrated plant and animal systems
collection and storage of nutrients or water
solar passive modifications to structures