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