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Certificate III in Permaculture

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for a range of skilled job roles in permaculture, including permaculture system operators, who work independently and/or in teams to establish and maintain permaculture systems for private clients, organisations or community entities. Permaculture system operators require a wide range of knowledge about bioregion/s and individual properties, specific permaculture projects or programs, wide ranging permaculture and sustainability information, and the ability to research additional information. They use judgement and discretion to plan and organise tasks, coordinate resources, select and operate tools and equipment, and solve problems to achieve permaculture project and program outcomes. Some units of competency in the electives of the qualification are subject to licencing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. These units must be implemented according to the requirements specified in the unit.

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Important:RPL it Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL it does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

Qualification overview
AHC33822
LevelAQF 3Certificate III
Units156 core, 9 elective
PackageAHCAgriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AvailabilityNot yet available through RPL it. No delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed yet. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.
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Recognition of Prior Learning

What is an RPL qualification?

Recognition of Prior Learning assesses skills you already have against a nationally recognised qualification. Demonstrate competency, and you receive the same nationally recognised qualification, issued by a registered training organisation (RTO), as someone who completed the full course.

Who is eligible for RPL?

  • You have years of experience in your field
  • You learned the work on the job, through mentoring or on your own
  • You need the qualification for licensing, promotion or migration
  • You hold overseas qualifications you want recognised in Australia
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If This Qualification Opens Through an RTO

  1. Register interest

    Tell us you are interested in AHC33822. There is no commitment or obligation.

  2. Availability confirmed

    We contact you when a suitable delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed.

  3. Evidence planning

    If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.

  4. RTO assessment

    Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.

Career Outcomes

Explore Roles Associated with this Qualification

If your current or past work looks like one of these roles, this qualification may suit you.

  • 01

    Permaculture System Coordinator

    Overseeing the daily operations and long-term health of integrated plant and animal systems for private or community clients.

  • 02

    Permaculture System Operator

    Applying skilled techniques to establish and maintain sustainable landscapes, including soil improvement and water management.

  • 03

    Community Garden Coordinator

    Leading local initiatives to develop productive urban spaces while educating stakeholders on permaculture principles.

Evidence Checklist

What Suitable Evidence Can Support Your Evidence Portfolio?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

Work History & Roles
  • A detailed CV or work history document outlining permaculture project roles
  • Position descriptions for permaculture system coordinator or operator roles
  • Records of site inspections and bioregional research documentation

System Design & Implementation
  • Property maps and design plans for integrated plant and animal systems
  • Photographic or video evidence of established permaculture sites
  • Documentation of species selection and seasonal planting schedules

Resource & Soil Management
  • Soil test results and soil health maintenance logs
  • Installation records for water management systems like swales or tanks
  • Integrated pest, disease, and disorder management plans

Community & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Meeting minutes or formal communications with community entities
  • Evidence of coordinating community garden or orchard projects
  • Records of work skill instruction or training provided to volunteers

Compliance & Training
  • WHS site induction records and environmental risk assessments
  • Chemical application records or organic certification documents
  • Current first aid certificate or relevant industry short courses

Qualfication comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two routes to the same qualification, assessed against the same RTO competency standards.

RPL PathwaySupported by RPL it, assessed by the RTO
Traditional StudyDelivered and assessed by the RTO
Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met

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Frequently asked questions

Recognition of Prior Learning, your experience, and your next step.

Got more questions?
Can I apply for this qualification now?

Not yet. The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management is not currently available through RPL it Australia, and no delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.

What happens after I register my interest?

We keep your details and email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO. At that point we explain which RTO would assess you, the fee and the evidence it needs, and you decide whether to go ahead. Registering interest is free and there is no obligation.

Can I start preparing evidence now?

You can start keeping records of your work, such as position descriptions, references and examples of projects you have worked on. The evidence checklist on this page gives examples. The delivering RTO decides what evidence it needs and whether it is sufficient, so what you gather now may not cover everything.

Is there a qualification I can apply for now?

Possibly. The related qualifications on this page are open for applications. You can also start a free skills review and we will tell you whether any qualification that is open now suits your experience.