Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Permaculture

Diploma of Permaculture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC52122
State Code:
BIZ7
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
990
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 24/01/2023 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is designed for occupational outcomes of individuals who work as permaculture project managers, in a leadership capacity for organisations, groups or enterprises, requiring a whole system approach to planning, designing, managing and implementing integrated permaculture projects and programs, for permaculture communities or enterprises.
In this role they take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy when undertaking tasks and are required to analyse information and employ critical thinking to manage permaculture projects in varied community settings.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- twelve (12) units of competency:
- four (4) core units plus
- eight (8) 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:
- at least four (4) units must be selected from electives in Group A
- up to two (2) units from electives in Group A or B
- remaining two (2) units may be selected from Group B or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OFB46 AHCPER514 Design an integrated permaculture system 135 Unit of competency
OFB41 AHCPER601 Develop a strategic plan for a permaculture project or enterprise 90 Unit of competency
OEA74 SITXMGT006 Manage projects 60 Unit of competency
OFC04 AHCPER418 Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices 65 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least four (4) 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
OFB45 AHCPER515 Design permaculture structures and features 80 Unit of competency
OFB44 AHCPER516 Facilitate participatory learning activities 80 Unit of competency
OFC07 AHCPER417 Investigate and recommend species for a permaculture system 65 Unit of competency
OFB42 AHCPER518 Manage a permaculture aid and development project 110 Unit of competency
OFC15 AHCORG410 Manage organic livestock production 100 Unit of competency
OFC14 AHCORG411 Manage organic soil improvement 100 Unit of competency
OFB74 AHCPER513 Plan and conduct field research 90 Unit of competency
OFB43 AHCPER517 Plan and supervise the implementation of permaculture project works 90 Unit of competency
OFB40 AHCPER602 Plan community governance and decision-making processes 90 Unit of competency
OFB39 AHCPER603 Prepare a sustainable community and bioregional development strategy 145 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to four (4) 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
OFB23 AHCCCF418 Contribute to association governance 55 Unit of competency
OFB83 AHCORG514 Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan 110 Unit of competency
OBK28 AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan 50 Unit of competency
OBK49 AHCAGB518 Develop climate risk management strategies 60 Unit of competency
OFB31 AHCWRK520 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability 90 Unit of competency
OCS23 AHCECR501 Manage natural areas on a rural property 65 Unit of competency
OBK30 AHCBUS513 Market products and services 40 Unit of competency
OBK31 AHCBUS514 Negotiate and monitor contracts 35 Unit of competency
OFB24 AHCCCF417 Obtain and manage sponsorship 55 Unit of competency
OFC56 AHCOCM506 Operate within Community cultures and goals 90 Unit of competency
OCT18 AHCSAW505 Plan erosion and sediment control measures 110 Unit of competency
OFB88 AHCORG509 Prepare and manage organic or biodynamic certification 125 Unit of competency
OFC73 AHCWRK518 Provide specialist advice to clients 90 Unit of competency
AVB21 CHCVOL003 Recruit, induct and support volunteers 25 Unit of competency
OEL96 CHCCDE028 Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes 95 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCV9 AHC52116 Diploma of Permaculture Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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