Qualification Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:25 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Permaculture

Certificate III in Permaculture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC33822
State Code:
BJA5
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
24/01/2023
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
680
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 11/02/2025 Current Approved
1.00 24/01/2023 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for a range of skilled job roles in permaculture, including permaculture system operators, who work independently and/or in teams to establish and maintain permaculture systems for private clients, organisations or community entities.
Permaculture system operators require a wide range of knowledge about bioregion/s and individual properties, specific permaculture projects or programs, wide ranging permaculture and sustainability information, and the ability to research additional information. They use judgement and discretion to plan and organise tasks, coordinate resources, select and operate tools and equipment, and solve problems to achieve permaculture project and program outcomes.
Some units of competency in the electives of the qualification are subject to licencing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. These units must be implemented according to the requirements specified in the unit.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- fifteen (15) units of competency:
- six (6) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- six (6) units must be selected from electives in Group A
- two (2) units may be selected from electives in Group A or B
- one (1) unit may be selected from Group B or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OFB04 AHCPER322 Communicate permaculture system principles to stakeholders 45 Unit of competency
OFB64 AHCWRK322 Conduct site inspections 55 Unit of competency
OFC09 AHCPER414 Develop recommendations for integrated plant and animal systems 55 Unit of competency
OFC51 AHCPER324 Establish a permaculture system 55 Unit of competency
OFC43 AHCPER332 Maintain integrated plant and animal systems 35 Unit of competency
OFC39 AHCPER335 Select plant and animal species for permaculture systems 35 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least six (6) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OFC44 AHCPER330 Coordinate community projects 40 Unit of competency
OFC46 AHCPER329 Coordinate preparation and storage of produce from a permaculture system 35 Unit of competency
OFC45 AHCPER331 Coordinate propagation activities for a permaculture system 45 Unit of competency
OFC47 AHCPER328 Establish organic garden and orchard systems 45 Unit of competency
OFC42 AHCPER333 Implement crop maintenance and harvesting programs for permaculture systems 35 Unit of competency
OFC49 AHCPER326 Install and maintain permaculture water management systems 45 Unit of competency
OFC48 AHCPER327 Install structures for permaculture systems 40 Unit of competency
OFC50 AHCPER325 Mitigate plant pests, diseases and disorders in a permaculture system 45 Unit of competency
OFB75 AHCPER425 Operate within a sustainable community and bioregional development program 55 Unit of competency
OEM01 TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
OFC41 AHCPER334 Read and interpret property maps and plans 15 Unit of competency
OFC40 AHCPER336 Test, improve and maintain healthy soil in a permaculture system 35 Unit of competency
OFB02 AHCPER323 Use the characteristics of plant resilience in a permaculture system 45 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OFB09 AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols 35 Unit of competency
OCT26 AHCSAW304 Implement erosion and sediment control measures 70 Unit of competency
OFB17 AHCINF305 Implement property improvement, construction and repair 55 Unit of competency
OBJ96 AHCIRG301 Install gravity fed irrigation systems 70 Unit of competency
OBJ86 AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems 65 Unit of competency
OCT69 AHCECR301 Maintain native ecosystem areas 30 Unit of competency
OFB72 AHCWRK314 Monitor weather conditions 55 Unit of competency
OFF08 AHCLSK358 Slaughter livestock 40 Unit of competency
OFB07 AHCOCM302 Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD1 AHC33816 Certificate III in Permaculture Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information