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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Research species in detail and assess for usefulness
   • Carry out research into species for use in the permaculture project
   • Assess the usefulness of species for the roles or functions required in the system
   • Document research and include photographs or illustrations for correct identification
2. Assess the needs of the permaculture system
   • Undertake a complex needs analysis of the permaculture system
   • Confirm that the species selected will provide the solutions needed
   • Undertake further research if needed
3. Recommend species as solutions for permaculture applications
   • Prepare a report recommending species as solutions to permaculture applications
   • Support the recommendations with evidence from the research
   • Explain species interactions and inter-relationships
4. Evaluate suitability of species in a permaculture design
   • Review the permaculture design once species are in place
   • Evaluate suitability of the species in the design
   • Re-assess any species that are not performing the function as expected
   • Research alternatives or additional species to support the function

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

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 species for use in a permaculture project

assess the usefulness of species in a permaculture project

assess the needs of a permaculture system

recommend species as solutions for permaculture applications

evaluate the suitability of species in a permaculture design

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of permaculture related to needs of species and systems

botany and zoology fundamentals

research methodology

complex needs analysis

permaculture design strategies for species selection and inter-relationships

Comparative analysis techniques

Critical evaluation techniques for both written and graphic representations of permaculture design

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