This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plant and maintain plants in a permaculture cropping system involving site preparation, handling and planting of a range of planting materials, and the maintenance of crops in the field.

This unit applies to individuals who work under supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.