An increasing number of producers are turning to systems based around principles of permaculture, organic farming and composting, as consumers become more interested in sustainably and locally grown produce.
These practices draw on traditional methods, including those used by Indigenous cultures around the world, as well as the latest in science and innovation.
Qualifications, skill sets and units have been drafted with input from industry experts to better reflect the current skills need of the permaculture, organic farming and composting sectors. The draft documents are now available for your review and comment.
Skill sets have been developed and revised to address key skill areas and qualifications have been reviewed to support the viability of training delivery. Existing units of competency have been revised to remove barriers to assessment and improve their relevance and clarity. Where appropriate, units are proposed to be merged or replaced, to reduce duplication within the system and streamline learning. One new unit of competency has been developed to describe skills for the application of permaculture principles in sustainable community development and bioregional strategies.
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