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Evidence Guide: AHCPER413 - Evaluate suitability of species as solutions for permaculture applications

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AHCPER413 - Evaluate suitability of species as solutions for permaculture applications

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

Research species in detail and assess for usefulness

  1. Carry out research into species for use in the permaculture project
  2. Assess the usefulness of species for the roles or functions required in the system
  3. Document research and include photographs or illustrations for correct identification
Carry out research into species for use in the permaculture project

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Assess the usefulness of species for the roles or functions required in the system

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Document research and include photographs or illustrations for correct identification

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Assess the needs of the permaculture system

  1. Undertake a complex needs analysis of the permaculture system
  2. Confirm that the species selected will provide the solutions needed
  3. Undertake further research if needed
Undertake a complex needs analysis of the permaculture system

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Confirm that the species selected will provide the solutions needed

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Undertake further research if needed

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Recommend species as solutions for permaculture applications

  1. Prepare a report recommending species as solutions to permaculture applications
  2. Support the recommendations with evidence from the research
  3. Explain species interactions and inter-relationships
Prepare a report recommending species as solutions to permaculture applications

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Support the recommendations with evidence from the research

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Explain species interactions and inter-relationships

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Evaluate suitability of species in a permaculture design

  1. Review the permaculture design once species are in place
  2. Evaluate suitability of the species in the design
  3. Re-assess any species that are not performing the function as expected
  4. Research alternatives or additional species to support the function
Review the permaculture design once species are in place

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Evaluate suitability of the species in the design

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Re-assess any species that are not performing the function as expected

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Research alternatives or additional species to support the function

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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. Research species in detail and assess for usefulness

1.1 Carry out research into species for use in the permaculture project

1.2 Assess the usefulness of species for the roles or functions required in the system

1.3 Document research and include photographs or illustrations for correct identification

2. Assess the needs of the permaculture system

2.1 Undertake a complex needs analysis of the permaculture system

2.2 Confirm that the species selected will provide the solutions needed

2.3 Undertake further research if needed

3. Recommend species as solutions for permaculture applications

3.1 Prepare a report recommending species as solutions to permaculture applications

3.2 Support the recommendations with evidence from the research

3.3 Explain species interactions and inter-relationships

4. Evaluate suitability of species in a permaculture design

4.1 Review the permaculture design once species are in place

4.2 Evaluate suitability of the species in the design

4.3 Re-assess any species that are not performing the function as expected

4.4 Research alternatives or additional species to support the function

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. Research species in detail and assess for usefulness

1.1 Carry out research into species for use in the permaculture project

1.2 Assess the usefulness of species for the roles or functions required in the system

1.3 Document research and include photographs or illustrations for correct identification

2. Assess the needs of the permaculture system

2.1 Undertake a complex needs analysis of the permaculture system

2.2 Confirm that the species selected will provide the solutions needed

2.3 Undertake further research if needed

3. Recommend species as solutions for permaculture applications

3.1 Prepare a report recommending species as solutions to permaculture applications

3.2 Support the recommendations with evidence from the research

3.3 Explain species interactions and inter-relationships

4. Evaluate suitability of species in a permaculture design

4.1 Review the permaculture design once species are in place

4.2 Evaluate suitability of the species in the design

4.3 Re-assess any species that are not performing the function as expected

4.4 Research alternatives or additional species to support the function

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

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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