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VET Certificate II Permaculture

The Certificate II in Permaculture provides an introduction to a wide range of vocations in the sustainability, horticulture and community services sectors. It provides foundational knowledge in sustainability and environmental issues. Students use that knowledge base to build hands-on practical skills which they can use to address environmental problems across a wide range of workplaces. 

As a VET subject, Curriculum is indicated by Units of Competency: 

  • AHCPER201 Work effectively in permaculture 

  • AHCPER203 Record information about the local bioregion 

  • AHCPER206 Plant and maintain permaculture crops 

  • AHCPER209 Recognise characteristics of plants and animals in a permaculture system 

  • AHCPER212 Use and maintain garden hand tools and equipment 

  • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 

  • AHCPER204 Check and operate permaculture water systems 

  • AHCPER205 Prepare and store permaculture products 

  • AHCPER207 Care for animals in a permaculture system 

  • AHCPER208 Harvest permaculture crops 

  • AHCPER214 Propagate plants for a permaculture garden system 

  • AHCPER215 Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition 

  • AHCWRK201 Observe and report on weather 

  • AHCPER210 Operate within community projects 

  • AHCPER202 Harvest, treat and store seed 

  • AHCPER206 Plant and maintain permaculture crops