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Certificate I in Permaculture
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AHC10422
You have a foundational interest in sustainable systems and have begun applying permaculture principles to your work or volunteer activities. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a formal recognition pathway for these entry-level skills. Register your interest today to be the first to know when this qualification becomes available through RPL.
About This Qualification
This qualification is an entry-level qualification aimed at individuals entering the permaculture industry. It allows individuals to develop basic skills and knowledge to prepare for work as a permaculture assistant. Permaculture assistants may undertake a range of simple tasks under close supervision. The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited. The qualification is suited to VET delivered to secondary school students or learners with no previous connection to permaculture or relevant employment history. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
AHC10422
Training Package
AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate I
Total Units
6 (4 core + 2 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Permaculture Assistant | Performing basic tasks in a sustainable garden or farm environment under direct supervision. |
| Garden Labourer | Assisting with the establishment and maintenance of residential or community green spaces. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Resume or summary of garden labour or assistant roles
- ✓Records of volunteer work at community gardens or eco-farms
- ✓Position descriptions for entry-level horticultural or farm hand roles
Permaculture Practices
- ✓Evidence of supporting resource conservation like composting or water harvesting
- ✓Notes or logs observing permaculture ethics and principles in a workplace
- ✓Photos of site maintenance within a sustainable garden system
Plant Care & Support
- ✓Records of assisting with planting, mulching, and weeding
- ✓Evidence of supporting organic soil preparation and plant health monitoring
- ✓Documentation of basic irrigation or hand-watering tasks
Safety & Tool Use
- ✓Work Health and Safety (WHS) induction records or certificates
- ✓Evidence of using and maintaining basic hand tools like spades and rakes
- ✓Records of maintaining a clean and safe outdoor work environment
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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