AHCPER417 — Investigate and recommend species for a permaculture system

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What an assessment for AHCPER417 must cover

45 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 13 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 Assess the needs of the permaculture system for species

1.1Access plans and design criteria for permaculture system
1.2Identify environmental and climatic conditions for permaculture site
1.3Determine primary characteristics and uses for species in permaculture system with client
1.4Investigate interrelationships of species for a sustained permaculture system
1.5Determine diversity of species in permaculture system
1.6Summarise characteristics for each biological element required for permaculture system

2 Investigate species to achieve permaculture system outcomes

2.1Investigate and identify plant species reflecting characteristics required in permaculture system
2.2Investigate and identify animal species reflecting characteristics required in permaculture system
2.3Investigate and identify invertebrate and microbial species reflecting characteristics required in permaculture system
2.4Assess and confirm value of each identified species for roles or functions required in permaculture system
2.5Select and document species identified according to biological naming conventions

3 Recommend species and cultural requirements for a permaculture system design

3.1Investigate and document cultural requirements and conditions for each species selected
3.2Investigate and document expected interactions and interrelationships for species in permaculture system
3.3Compile documentation into formal recommendation according to workplace format
3.4Present recommendation to client for feedback and approval
3.5Review and rectify recommendations according to client feedback

4 Evaluate suitability of species in a permaculture system

4.1Monitor implementation and development of permaculture system
4.2Evaluate suitability of species in design
4.3Re-assess underperforming species and investigate alternative options
4.4Maintain records of species performance for future reference

Performance evidence

assessed needs and outcomes of a permaculture system with a client
identified characteristics of species for a system, which must include each of the following:
six (6) plants
two (2) animals
two (2) invertebrates
one (1) microbiological
investigated and assessed species for each group of species for use in a permaculture system, and their interrelationships
compiled and documented recommendations and cultural requirements for species meeting identified characteristics for permaculture system
presented recommendations to client and acted on feedback
monitored and recorded species and their success in a permaculture system

Knowledge evidence

principles and practices of permaculture related to needs of species and systems
fundamentals of biological organisms, interactions, classification and nomenclature, including:
plants as produce, fodder, soil improvers, pest control
animals as produce, pest control, waste processing, soil improvers
invertebrates as food, soil improvers, pests and biocontrol
common microorganisms used in permaculture, including produce, yeasts and useful bacteria for plant and animal culture
research methodologies and documenting outcomes of research
system design process
permaculture design strategies for species selection and interrelationships
comparative analysis techniques
critical evaluation techniques for both written and graphic representations of permaculture design
dealing with clients
documenting and presenting recommendations

Foundation skills

Writing: Prepare and produce client recommendations and specifications, including diagrammatic models, to illustrate complex permaculture system species interactions
Oral communication: Use collaborative and inclusive techniques, including active listening and questioning, and reading of verbal and non-verbal signals, to convey information, clarify feedback and confirm client requirements for recommendations

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What does an assessment tool for AHCPER417 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPER417 needs to address all 45 unit components: 4 elements with 20 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 13 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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