AHCPER323 — Use the characteristics of plant resilience in a permaculture system
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What an assessment for AHCPER323 must cover
39 assessable components: 5 elements (21 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Conduct observations of resilient plants for a permaculture site
- 1.1Identify resilient plant species and record in field notes for permaculture site
- 1.2Assess scope and size of resilient plant populations
- 1.3Investigate soil characteristics, water availability and terrain of site
- 1.4Investigate history of land use and management strategies of site
- 1.5Observe biological processes attributed to resilient plant species
- 1.6Record identities and observations in field notes
2 Assess the implications of resilient plants in permaculture system
- 2.1Identify beneficial characteristics of resilient plants for a permaculture system
- 2.2Determine plant species and population density of resilient plants according to permaculture management plan
- 2.3Determine plant population levels at which resilient plant would be deemed a weed
- 2.4Obtain professional advice to support determinations
3 Plan the implementation of permaculture resilient plant management
- 3.1Identify control measures for resilient plants and weeds in a permaculture system
- 3.2Select, check and prepare tools and equipment required for maintaining resilient plants and weeds
- 3.3Select, use and maintain safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
4 Implement the permaculture resilient plant management plan
- 4.1Coordinate and schedule work team and control animals according to permaculture system management plan
- 4.2Implement permaculture plant and weed management
- 4.3Use by-products of plant and weed management according to permaculture system plan
- 4.4Maintain records of resilient plant management activity according to workplace procedures
5 Monitor the permaculture resilient plant management plan
- 5.1Monitor progress of permaculture resilient plants and weeds
- 5.2Identify unintended effects to permaculture system from management activity
- 5.3Assess effectiveness of the permaculture resilient plant and weed management plan
- 5.4Adjust resilient plant and weed management plan to meet permaculture system objectives
Performance evidence
- investigated and recorded field notes of resilient plants, weeds and conditions for a permaculture site, which must include: plant name, scope and size of populations, soil characteristics, water availability, terrain, historical land use and management, associated biological processes
- identified characteristics and uses of resilient plants in a permaculture system, including the benefits for: permaculture system, potential for produce, environment
- determined acceptable population density of resilient plants and levels at which resilient plant would be deemed a weed
- identified control methods used to control resilient plants and weeds
- implemented a permaculture resilient plant and weed management plan
- used by-products, waste materials and debris according to permaculture system plan
- monitored and updated resilient plant and weed management plan for a permaculture system.
Knowledge evidence
- permaculture principles and practices in relation to the management of resilient plants
- plant recognition
- strategies used in managing resilient plants and weeds, including: organic chemical, biological and cultural control methods and treatments; range and use of tools, equipment and machinery; animal systems used to manage resilient plants and weeds; plants and planting strategies to out-compete resilient plants or weeds
- site observations, monitoring and analysis techniques
- role that resilient plants and weeds play in an ecological system, including: soil stabilisers; fodder for wild and domestic animals; nutrient traps; nutrient mining from subsoil; hosts for beneficial and pest insects
- identification of a range of edible weeds
- uses for resilient plants and weeds, including commercial uses, including: bird and animal feed; arts and crafts; soil improvers; food and medicinal products
- workplace health and safety practices
- records used in field observations and reporting.
Foundation skills
- Writing: Accurately record information and document outcomes on the management of resilient plants using industry specific language and organisational formatting and protocols
- Oral communication: Clearly explain detailed information on work requirements and standards to work team using appropriate language, tone and pace to ensure understanding and compliance
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What does an assessment tool for AHCPER323 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPER323 needs to address all 39 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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Related units
- AHCPER106 — Observe permaculture principles and work practices
- AHCPER107 — Support resource conservation practices
- AHCPER108 — Support plant care in a permaculture system
- AHCPER216 — Harvest, treat and store seed
- AHCPER217 — Report information about the local bioregion
- AHCPER218 — Prepare and store products from a permaculture system
- AHCPER219 — Plant and maintain crops in a permaculture system
- AHCPER220 — Harvest crops in a permaculture system
- AHCPER221 — Recognise characteristics of integrated plant and animal systems
- AHCPER222 — Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm
- AHCPER223 — Produce new plants for a permaculture garden system
- AHCPER224 — Work effectively in permaculture
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