AHCPER213 - Assist with basic earth shaping for nutrient capture and storage

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with basic earth shaping for nutrient capture and storage in a permaculture system. It requires knowledge of permaculture earthworks used for nutrient capture and storage, behaviour of water in the natural environment, reading the landscape, working with slopes and contours and digging techniques, both manual and mechanical.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.