Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCPER316 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select plant and animal species for permaculture systems

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPER316 - Select plant and animal species for permaculture systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select plant and animal species for permaculture systems. It requires knowledge of permaculture needs analysis and bioregional analysis and plant and animal species and their interrelationships.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs. Assessors must also hold a nationally accredited Certificate III (or higher) in Permaculture. Completion of a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) is not sufficient at this level.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assess the system needs
  • Undertake a needs analysis of the permaculture system and its main elements
  • Identify possible plant and animal combinations to suit the permaculture system design
  • Compile a list of possible plants and animals to suit the design
       
Element: Research plant and animal systems
  • Research the plants and animals and any varieties or breeds that the needs analysis has identified
  • Observe other working systems that may inform the new design
  • Assess local availability of chosen varieties and breeds
       
Element: Select plant and animal species for the permaculture system
  • Determine appropriate combinations of plant and animal species for the permaculture system
  • Ensure ancillary needs such as housing, prepared ground, shelter and fodder are available and in place before establishing the new plant and animal systems
  • Obtain plants and animals elements for the permaculture system
  • Monitor plant and animal systems during the establishment phase
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assess the system needs

1.1 Undertake a needs analysis of the permaculture system and its main elements

1.2 Identify possible plant and animal combinations to suit the permaculture system design

1.3 Compile a list of possible plants and animals to suit the design

2. Research plant and animal systems

2.1 Research the plants and animals and any varieties or breeds that the needs analysis has identified

2.2 Observe other working systems that may inform the new design

2.3 Assess local availability of chosen varieties and breeds

3. Select plant and animal species for the permaculture system

3.1 Determine appropriate combinations of plant and animal species for the permaculture system

3.2 Ensure ancillary needs such as housing, prepared ground, shelter and fodder are available and in place before establishing the new plant and animal systems

3.3 Obtain plants and animals elements for the permaculture system

3.4 Monitor plant and animal systems during the establishment phase

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:

assess permaculture system needs

research plants and animals to inform the new permaculture system design

select plant and animal species for a permaculture system

monitor plant and animal systems during the establishment phase

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and practices related to species selection

permaculture needs analysis

bioregional analysis

plant and animal species and their interactions and interrelationships

permaculture combinations – guilds, companions, nurse plants and animal companions

EVCs (Ecological Vegetation Classes)

indigenous animals and plants

what grows or thrives locally – plants, animals, birds, insects, fish, frogs, reptiles

food, fodder and medicinal plant species suitable for chosen animals

integrated plant and animal systems such as chicken tractors, cell grazing, aquaculture systems

basic research techniques

using primary data sources:

original data gathered by the researcher

local wisdom

weather observations

flora and fauna observations

using secondary data sources:

data provided by government departments and agencies

publications

reference books, websites and journals

official weather data

communication techniques

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assess the system needs

1.1 Undertake a needs analysis of the permaculture system and its main elements

1.2 Identify possible plant and animal combinations to suit the permaculture system design

1.3 Compile a list of possible plants and animals to suit the design

2. Research plant and animal systems

2.1 Research the plants and animals and any varieties or breeds that the needs analysis has identified

2.2 Observe other working systems that may inform the new design

2.3 Assess local availability of chosen varieties and breeds

3. Select plant and animal species for the permaculture system

3.1 Determine appropriate combinations of plant and animal species for the permaculture system

3.2 Ensure ancillary needs such as housing, prepared ground, shelter and fodder are available and in place before establishing the new plant and animal systems

3.3 Obtain plants and animals elements for the permaculture system

3.4 Monitor plant and animal systems during the establishment phase

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Undertake a needs analysis of the permaculture system and its main elements 
Identify possible plant and animal combinations to suit the permaculture system design 
Compile a list of possible plants and animals to suit the design 
Research the plants and animals and any varieties or breeds that the needs analysis has identified 
Observe other working systems that may inform the new design 
Assess local availability of chosen varieties and breeds 
Determine appropriate combinations of plant and animal species for the permaculture system 
Ensure ancillary needs such as housing, prepared ground, shelter and fodder are available and in place before establishing the new plant and animal systems 
Obtain plants and animals elements for the permaculture system 
Monitor plant and animal systems during the establishment phase 

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