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Design specialised landscape

Design specialised landscape

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM512
State Code
OCT78
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a design brief, consider factors that may influence plant performance, and develop design specifications for specialised landscape design.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to design specialised landscapes, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop a design brief
  • 1.1 Consult with client to establish the purpose and requirements of the design
  • 1.2 Inspect site and note the physical elements and features of the site
  • 1.3 Conduct a functional analysis of the site
  • 1.4 Develop design criteria and design brief, and consult with client to finalise agreement of the brief
2. Design with plants as a main focus of the design project
  • 2.1 Categorise plant families and genera, species and cultivars suitable for the design
  • 2.2 Identify a wide range of plants for different design criteria and requirements, which include the use of aesthetic, ornamental, productive and economic plant groups
  • 2.3 Determine and select plants according to design criteria
  • 2.4 Use botanical nomenclature when documenting plants
3. Consider a range of factors that may influence plant performance
  • 3.1 Determine the implications of climate and environment on plant selection and design
  • 3.2 Select plants that are adaptive to microclimates and mesoclimates in domestic and small to moderate-scale public spaces
  • 3.3 Report on the cultural techniques required to establish and maintain plants in specialised environments
  • 3.4 Identify soil types and condition, and make recommendations for appropriate soil management techniques
  • 3.5 Identify organic and inorganic fertilisers, and make recommendations
  • 3.6 Identify common plant disorders and make recommendations
4. Develop design specifications
  • 4.1 Incorporate instructions on the use and production of compost
  • 4.2 Define propagation and planting techniques to be used
  • 4.3 Specify situations where staking and guying would be required
  • 4.4 Define pruning and shaping techniques to be used
  • 4.5 Outline the biological, organic and inorganic plant and plant pest management techniques to be used
  • 4.6 Seek expert advice on irrigation requirements for the design
  • 4.7 Develop a weed management plan
  • 4.8 Document and present the design plan to the client
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT42 AHCPCM504 Design specialised landscape Unit of competency