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Manage landscape projects

Manage landscape projects

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC502A
State Code
D6927
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
040105 - Landscape Architecture
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of managing landscape projects and defines the standard required to: receive/prepare landscape project documentation; develop and cost a bill of quantities; develop a schedule of works; order and arrange for purchase and delivery of goods and services; organise and manage works program and works team; identify sub-contracted work and program and manage sub-contractors; identify, negotiate and implement variations to the contract; identify and rectify non-conforming elements to the contract; prepare and manage on-going maintenance program until handover. This standard is linked to licencing regulations in local jurisdictions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify issues relating to the landscape project
  • 1.1. The goals and objectives of the project are identified and discussed with the client and/or management.
  • 1.2. Landscape documentation is analysed to determine the nature and scope of the project.
  • 1.3. Potential constraints to the success of the project are identified.
  • 1.4. The environmental impact of the proposed landscape project works is considered at this stage.
  • 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.
2. Maintain effective client liaison
  • 2.1. Responsibilities of all parties involved in the project are clarified according to the contract.
  • 2.2. Procedures to vary the contract are clarified to the satisfaction of all parties involved in the project.
  • 2.3. Emergency procedures are identified to the satisfaction of all parties involved in the project according to contract terms and conditions.
  • 2.4. Communication obligations in respect of the work program are established according to contractual obligations and sound business practice.
3. Develop work schedule
  • 3.1. Work schedules and timelines of operations are identified and documented in a form that is accessible and understandable to all relevant personnel.
  • 3.2. Resources required for the landscape project are identified according to the contract and landscape design.
  • 3.3. Quantity, quality and timing of supply of each input and service are identified and documented.
  • 3.4. Key performance outcomes and indicators are established to measure performance of all operations and personnel.
4. Manage contractors
  • 4.1. Standard contracts are prepared for specific works in line with the landscape design and contract.
  • 4.2. Progress of works against contract is monitored according to enterprise standards.
  • 4.3. Variations are identified, negotiated, implemented and recorded.
  • 4.4. Non-conforming elements of the contract are identified, rectified and recorded.
  • 4.5. Progress payments and final payments are initiated according to the terms of contract.
5. Submit works for hand over
  • 5.1. Site inspection is undertaken with relevant personnel at completion of works and prior to hand over according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 5.2. All items below specification are noted, recorded and rectified according to enterprise guidelines and contract terms and conditions.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Landscape projects may include:
all installations
renovations and development works for residential and commercial landscape and civil projects.
Landscape project management may include:
all contractual and administration requirements
legislative
regulatory and legal constraints
risk management
OHS
Quality Assurance (QA)
EMP best practice.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
receive/prepare landscape project documentation
develop and cost a bill of quantities
develop a schedule of works
order and arrange for purchase and delivery of goods and services
organise and manage works program and works team
identify sub-contracted work and program and manage sub-contractors
identify, negotiate and implement variations to the contract
identify and rectify non-conforming elements to the contract
prepare and manage on-going maintenance program until handover.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3336 RTF5004A Manage landscape projects Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP71 AHCLSC502 Manage landscape projects Unit of competency