There are 5 levels of qualifications in permaculture accredited training:
Certificate I in Permaculture is a general qualification designed for those commencing training or work in permaculture and who are fully supervised.
Certificate II in Permaculture is designed for skilled permaculture workers who work under routine supervision and for those involved in permaculture training.
Certificate III in Permaculture is designed for skilled permaculture workers who can operate in the field independently and for those involved in advanced permaculture training. It is equivalent to a trade qualification found in other industries.
Certificate IV in Permaculture is targeted at permaculture designers, field supervisors with responsibility for a small work team, and for those in training who are seeking to develop supervisory level skills and knowledge in permaculture.
Diploma of Permaculture is designed for those involved in permaculture design, consultancy and/or management. It is also designed for those who are seeking to develop management level skills and knowledge through training.
Course Structures
The following course structures will be used
by APT-qualified trainers. It will also be possible for individuals to
present information leading to the recognition of prior competencies either
through showing prior attainment of a unit of competency or by demonstrating
competency in key training aims of the unit.
Certificate
I in Permaculture
Requirements Complete 6 units of
competency including
One (1) core unit
Five (5) elective units
Core unit
RTC 1801A Prepare for work
Elective units PIL 101A Observe
permaculture principles and practices
PIL102A Support resource conservation practices
PIL103A Support plant care in a permaculture system
PIL104A Support animal care in a permaculture system
RTC1201A Maintain the workplace
RTC 1301A Operate basic machinery and equipment
RTD1501A Support natural area conservation work
Rules
A maximum of two (2) units can come from other areas as defined in 3.1
of the accreditation document.
At least 4 of the units of competency presented for this qualification
must relate specifically to permaculture
work procedures, activities or contexts
Pre-requisites Nil
Certificate
II in Permaculture
Requirements Complete
15 units of competency including
Six (6) core units
Nine (9) elective units
Core units
PIL201 A Work effectively in permaculture
PIL202A Harvest, treat and store seed
PIL203A Record information about the local bioregion
PIL204A Check and operate permaculture water systems
RTC2701 A Follow OHS procedures
RTC2012A Plant trees and shrubs
Elective units PIL205A
Prepare and store permaculture products
PIL206A Establish and maintain permaculture crops
PIL207A Care for animals in a permaculture system
PIL208A Pick permaculture crops
PIL209A Recognise plants and animals in a permaculture system
PIL210A Operate within community projects
PIL211A Recognise threats and create opportunities in a permaculture system
RTC2005A Fell small trees
RTD2022A Carry out natural area restoration works
RTC2026A Undertake propagation activities
RTC2210A Maintain properties and structures
RTF2504A Determine basic properties of soil/growing media
Rules
A maximum of three (3) units can come from other areas as defined in 3.1
of the accreditation document.
At least 12 of the units of competency presented for this qualification
must relate specifically to permaculture
work procedures, activities or contexts
Pre-requisites Nil
Certificate
III in Permaculture
Requirements Complete 15 units of
competency including
Six (6) core units
Nine (9) elective units
Core units
PIL301A Research and share information on permaculture principles &
practices
PIL302A Provide information on integrated plant and animal systems
PIL303A Maintain integrated plant and animal systems
RTC3218A Undertake a site assessment
RTD3507A Undertake sampling and testing of water
RTF3503A Sample soils and analyse results
Elective units PIL304A Carry out
animal care & maintenance programs in a permaculture system
PIL305A Co-ordinate a permaculture crop regulation program
PIL306A Coordinate use of weedy plants in a permaculture system
PIL307A Establish a rural permaculture system
PIL308A Establish an urban permaculture system
PIL309A Install and maintain water systems in permaculture
PIL310A Install structures for permaculture systems
PIL311A Kill and dress small livestock for domestic consumption
PIL312A Plan organic garden and orchard systems
PIL313A Coordinate preparation and storage of permaculture products
PIL314A Read and interpret property maps and plans
PIL315A Coordinate community projects
RTC3213A Implement property improvement, construction and repair
RTC3404A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
RTE3506A Monitor weather conditions
SRXTEM004A Deal with conflict
Rules
A maximum of three (3) units can come from other areas as defined in
3.1 of the accreditation document.
At least 12 of the units of competency presented for this qualification
must relate specifically to permaculture work
procedures, activities or contexts
Pre-requisites Nil
Certificate
IV in Permaculture
Requirements Complete 12 units of
competency including
Five (5) core units
seven (7) elective units
Core units
PIL401A Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices
PIL402A Design a rural permaculture system OR PIL403A Design an urban permaculture
system*
PIL404A Plan and supervise the implementation of permaculture works
PIL405A Select appropriate technologies for a permaculture system
PIL406A Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resources
Elective units PIL402A Design a
rural permaculture system OR PIL403A Design an urban permaculture system*
PIL407A Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products
PIL404A Plan and supervise the implementation of permaculture works
PIL408 Develop animal care and maintenance programs for a permaculture
system
PIL409 Manage a permaculture seed bank
PIL410A Recommend approaches for sustainable community & bioregional
development
BSZ404A Train small groups
BSBSBM405A Monitor and manage business operations
RTC4905A Cost a project
RTC4911A Operate within a budget framework
RTD4808A Promote community programs
RTD4802A Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity
RTD4804A Develop community networks
RTD4805A Facilitate ongoing group development
THTPPD06B Plan and develop ecologically sustainable tourism operations
Rules
A maximum of three (3) units can come from other areas as defined in
3.1 of the accreditation document.
At least 9 of the units of competency presented for this qualification
must relate specifically to permaculture
work procedures, activities or contexts
* Select only one of these units as a core unit. The other may be completed
as an elective unit.
Pre-requisites Nil.
Diploma
of Permaculture
Requirements Complete 10 units
of competency including
A minimum of six (6) elective units from Group A below
An additional four (4) elective units from Group A and/or B below
GROUP A
Elective units
PIL501A Carry out permaculture field research
PIL502A Design an integrated permaculture system
PIL503A Develop a strategic plan for a permaculture project
PIL504A Manage a permaculture project
PIL505A Plan the implementation of a permaculture project
PIL506A Design and plan a sustainable settlement
PIL507A Research and interpret requirements for a permaculture project
PIL508A Plan management strategies for overseas development projects
PIL509A Plan and design structures for permaculture systems
GROUP B
Elective units
PIL510A Prepare a community and bioregional development strategy
PIL511A Facilitate participatory planning and learning activities
PIL512A Plan community governance and decision-making processes
BSBADM504A Plan or review administration systems
BSBMGT506A Recruit, select and induct staff
RTD5203A Plan erosion and sediment control measures
RTC5801A Provide specialist advice to clients
RTC5921A Market products and services
RTE5523A Develop climate risk management strategies
Rules
A maximum of two (2) units from other permaculture qualifications levels
can be substituted for elective units in
this qualification
At least 8 of the units of competency presented for this qualification
must relate specifically to permaculture work
procedures, activities or contexts
Pre-requisites Completion
of Core units in the Certificate 4 in Permaculture
Training Providers
For further information about qualifications
and where you can study them contact:
*Permaculture International permaculture
training providers.