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Certificate II in Permaculture
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AHC21722
Your contribution to sustainable food systems and resilient community landscapes through hands-on practice is valuable expertise. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a formal recognition pathway for the Certificate II in Permaculture. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as we can help you demonstrate your skills against this national standard.
About This Qualification
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for entry level and support roles in the permaculture industry. Permaculture support workers may include urban food growing assistants, permaculture farm workers, community nursery workers, and school garden assistants. Individuals in these roles perform routine tasks under supervision. They collaborate with team members and community members to share resources to grow plants and animals, using basic permaculture ethics and principles. Work environments may include permaculture farms, community farms, and schools. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
AHC21722
Training Package
AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
15 (6 core + 9 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 Farm Worker | Performing routine tasks including planting, mulching, and harvesting within an integrated farm system. |
| Urban Food Growing Assistant | Supporting the development and maintenance of edible landscapes and food forests in city environments. |
| Community Nursery Worker | Propagating plants and managing seed stocks to support local community food and restoration projects. |
| School Garden Assistant | Assisting in the maintenance of educational garden systems and helping students engage with permaculture principles. |
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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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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 CV detailing roles in community gardens, urban farms, or nurseries
- ✓Position descriptions for farm hand or garden assistant roles
- ✓Letter of support from a supervisor or community garden coordinator
Permaculture Systems
- ✓Logs or photos of planting and maintaining crops in an integrated system
- ✓Records of soil health maintenance and plant nutrition applications
- ✓Documentation of harvesting, treating, and storing seeds or produce
Tools & Equipment
- ✓Photos or videos demonstrating the safe use of hand tools and garden machinery
- ✓Maintenance logs for tools used in a farm or garden environment
- ✓Records of assisting with low volume irrigation setup or repairs
Safety & Sustainability
- ✓Workplace health and safety (WHS) induction records or incident reports
- ✓Evidence of following sustainable work practices and waste management
- ✓Observations or reports regarding local bioregion characteristics or weather
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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Related Qualifications
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Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
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