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

AHCPER412 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate within a permaculture aid and development program

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPER412 - Operate within a permaculture aid and development program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate within a permaculture aid and development program. It requires knowledge of aid organisations and issues, working with other cultures and communities, group dynamics and communications. For indigenous contexts, the delivery and assessment against this competency standard must comply with community protocols and guidelines and be supported by elders and custodians of country.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.This unit applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.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 have a nationally accredited Certificate IV or Diploma of Permaculture. Completion of a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) or non-accredited Permaculture Diploma is not sufficient at this.
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: Research the permaculture aid and development program
  • Obtain information about the program
  • Research the program, its community and bioregion
  • Research the living conditions, expectations and issues before becoming involved
       
Element: Work within the permaculture aid and development program
  • Become familiar with the permaculture aid and development program
  • Ask questions and accept feedback from those already involved in the program
  • Contribute in a positive way and within the guidelines of the project
  • Ensure your own safety and the safety of others and do not take undue risks
       
Element: Support the ongoing work of the permaculture aid and development program
  • Communicate effectively with others involved in the program
  • Support the aims and objectives of the program and help communicate these to others
  • Work to undo misunderstandings about communities requiring aid and the project work involved
  • When leaving the program ensure that own involvement has been constructive
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Research the permaculture aid and development program

1.1 Obtain information about the program

1.2 Research the program, its community and bioregion

1.3 Research the living conditions, expectations and issues before becoming involved

2. Work within the permaculture aid and development program

2.1 Become familiar with the permaculture aid and development program

2.2 Ask questions and accept feedback from those already involved in the program

2.3 Contribute in a positive way and within the guidelines of the project

2.4 Ensure your own safety and the safety of others and do not take undue risks

3. Support the ongoing work of the permaculture aid and development program

3.1 Communicate effectively with others involved in the program

3.2 Support the aims and objectives of the program and help communicate these to others

3.3 Work to undo misunderstandings about communities requiring aid and the project work involved

3.4 When leaving the program ensure that own involvement has been constructive

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 the permaculture aid and development program

work within a permaculture aid and development program

support ongoing development of the permaculture aid and development program

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and practices related to permaculture aid and development

permaculture aid and development programs, such as:

within other NGOs and government projects or organisations

overseas aid for disaster relief and recovery

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs

migrant and refugee programs

food and resource security programs

health and wellness programs

educational programs

organisational policies and procedures

personal health and safety risk assessment procedures

community consultation and facilitation methodologies

group dynamics and conflict resolution strategies

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Research the permaculture aid and development program

1.1 Obtain information about the program

1.2 Research the program, its community and bioregion

1.3 Research the living conditions, expectations and issues before becoming involved

2. Work within the permaculture aid and development program

2.1 Become familiar with the permaculture aid and development program

2.2 Ask questions and accept feedback from those already involved in the program

2.3 Contribute in a positive way and within the guidelines of the project

2.4 Ensure your own safety and the safety of others and do not take undue risks

3. Support the ongoing work of the permaculture aid and development program

3.1 Communicate effectively with others involved in the program

3.2 Support the aims and objectives of the program and help communicate these to others

3.3 Work to undo misunderstandings about communities requiring aid and the project work involved

3.4 When leaving the program ensure that own involvement has been constructive

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
Obtain information about the program 
Research the program, its community and bioregion 
Research the living conditions, expectations and issues before becoming involved 
Become familiar with the permaculture aid and development program 
Ask questions and accept feedback from those already involved in the program 
Contribute in a positive way and within the guidelines of the project 
Ensure your own safety and the safety of others and do not take undue risks 
Communicate effectively with others involved in the program 
Support the aims and objectives of the program and help communicate these to others 
Work to undo misunderstandings about communities requiring aid and the project work involved 
When leaving the program ensure that own involvement has been constructive 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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