Unit of competency Outline
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Design a rural permaculture system
Design a rural permaculture system
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER402
AHCPER402
State Code
BAT77
BAT77
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design a rural permaculture system. It requires the ability to negotiate with clients to develop a permaculture design brief, undertake a site analysis, develop design concepts and produce final design documentation.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop a design brief for a rural permaculture system
- 1.1 Initiate or respond to contact with the client
- 1.2 Consult with the client to establish purpose, needs and requirements of design
- 1.3 Develop a design brief in consultation
- 1.4 Negotiate cost structures and timelines
2. Undertake design analysis
- 2.1 Obtain existing maps, geospatial data and aerial photographs of property
- 2.2 Survey area included in Zones 1, 2 and 3 using suitable survey tools and equipment
- 2.3 Prepare a base plan
- 2.4 Record site assessment data on the base plan
- 2.5 Carry out bioregional analysis of the site
- 2.6 Carry out research into potential permaculture design elements
- 2.7 Choose permaculture design elements
- 2.8 Revise brief with client in relation to completed research and analysis
3. Prepare a design concept
- 3.1 Evaluate and determine a permaculture system concept
- 3.2 Prepare conceptual design drawings to illustrate conceptual themes and patterns informing the location and layout of proposed design elements
- 3.3 Develop and compile a bill of quantities
- 3.4 Prepare a list of plant and animal species and varieties suitable for the chosen concept
- 3.5 Prepare a preliminary budget for the conceptual design
- 3.6 Present the concept plan in a graphic style
- 3.7 Consult the client and agree on options and approaches for design development
- 3.8 Review and revise concepts, elements and the design brief after taking feedback from the client
4. Produce final design
- 4.1 Design the rural permaculture system in accordance with the design brief, research, analysis, chosen elements and concepts
- 4.2 Produce detailed rural permaculture design documents
- 4.3 Present design plans, drawings and documents to the client
- 4.4 Take feedback from the client and revise or modify the design as required
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFC05 | AHCPER419 | Design a rural permaculture system | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDA9 | AHC42116 | Certificate IV in Permaculture | Qualification |