Skill set Outline
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12/09/2026 10:59 AM AWST
12/09/2026 10:59 AM AWST
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Permaculture Fundamentals Skill Set
Permaculture Fundamentals Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AHCSS00137
AHCSS00137
State Code
AF205
AF205
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
24/01/2023
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
135
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 24/01/2023 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set provides the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development of a permaculture system for an individual or a community permaculture project. It includes communicating information about a permaculture design and recommending plants and animals suitable for a permaculture system.
Pathway Information
These units of competency can provide credit towards a range of qualifications and/or build on the skills and knowledge of previous qualifications attained from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals who aspire to build skills in the development of new permaculture systems. They may be existing workers in the permaculture environment or land and landscape developers seeking to support the permaculture sector.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package meet the industry requirements for communicating permaculture designs to clients and selecting and recommending plant and animals best suited to a permaculture system.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFB04 | AHCPER322 | Communicate permaculture system principles to stakeholders | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OFC09 | AHCPER414 | Develop recommendations for integrated plant and animal systems | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OFC39 | AHCPER335 | Select plant and animal species for permaculture systems | 35 | Unit of competency |