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Elements and Performance Criteria
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Performance Evidence
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
permaculture practices regarding water including natural flows, rainwater and wastewater, storage, movement and retention of water in the systempermaculture water systems, such as:swalescontour banksterracesmulch-pit pathsdiversion channels and other passive installationsmains pressure systemslow pressure or gravity systemsbelow-ground systemsabove-ground systemsspray, dripper and capillary irrigation systems water tanksguttering and first-flush diversion systemwater supply components, such as:mainsdamborewindmilltankchannelunderstanding of contoursinstallation methods and techniques for permaculture water systemscomponents of permaculture water systemscharacteristics and operation of joints, valves and sprinkler componentsoperation of pumps and water flow ratesbehaviour of water on varying terrain and soil typessoil water retention testing techniqueswater quality and water filtration techniquescalculations for installing permaculture water systemssoil characteristicsregulations and legislative requirements, such as:permits for pruning or removal of large treesconnecting to water systemslicences for operating specialised machinery, such as chainsaws, skid steer loaders and forkliftssetting up traffic and pedestrian barriersdigging near services (phone, gas, power, water, sewerage and drains)installing dams or diverting water in catchmentsinstalling tanksplanning acts and codesearth movement and digging guidelines and legislationenvironmental legislationland restoration codeswater conservation guidelines and legislationsoil movement regulationshabitat and wildlife protection legislation