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Evidence Guide: AHCPER316 - Select plant and animal species for permaculture systems

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AHCPER316 - Select plant and animal species for permaculture systems

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Assess the system needs

  1. Undertake a needs analysis of the permaculture system and its main elements
  2. Identify possible plant and animal combinations to suit the permaculture system design
  3. Compile a list of possible plants and animals to suit the design
Undertake a needs analysis of the permaculture system and its main elements

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

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

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Research plant and animal systems

  1. Research the plants and animals and any varieties or breeds that the needs analysis has identified
  2. Observe other working systems that may inform the new design
  3. Assess local availability of chosen varieties and breeds
Research the plants and animals and any varieties or breeds that the needs analysis has identified

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Observe other working systems that may inform the new design

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Assess local availability of chosen varieties and breeds

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Select plant and animal species for the permaculture system

  1. Determine appropriate combinations of plant and animal species for the permaculture system
  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. Obtain plants and animals elements for the permaculture system
  4. Monitor plant and animal systems during the establishment phase
Determine appropriate combinations of plant and animal species for the permaculture system

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

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Obtain plants and animals elements for the permaculture system

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Monitor plant and animal systems during the establishment phase

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Range Statement