Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare a landscape project design
Prepare a landscape project design
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDES502A
AHCDES502A
State Code
D6805
D6805
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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 preparing a landscape design for a large project and defines the standard required to: consult with client/s to develop a landscape design brief; apply landscape design criteria and principles to produce a scaled and annotated designs including details of hard landscaping construction features; specify plants and other hard landscaping requirements including demolition and removal of existing features, installation of new works, irrigation and hard landscaping components; prepare a concept design and specifications; document a final design plan.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop a design brief
- 1.1. Client is consulted to establish the purpose and requirements of design.
- 1.2. Relevant architectural designs, styles and details are interpreted and incorporated.
- 1.3. Design brief is developed and agreed with the client.
- 1.4. Cost structures and timelines are negotiated with the client.
2. Assess the project site
- 2.1. Site where the landscape project is to be located is inspected.
- 2.2. Physical elements and features of the site are recorded on a base plan.
- 2.3. Assessment of soil, topography, aspect, existing vegetation and climatic factors is analysed and recorded on a base plan.
- 2.4. Functional analysis of the site is completed and recorded on the base plan.
- 2.5. Other relevant information is assessed and recorded on a base plan.
- 2.6. Legal requirements and constraints on development are assessed.
3. Prepare a concept design
- 3.1. Concept design is prepared to illustrate location and layout of proposed landscape project works according to the design brief.
- 3.2. Consultation with the client is undertaken to establish agreement on options and approaches for development.
- 3.3. Planting schedules are compiled for incorporation into the design plan.
- 3.4. Construction techniques are researched and prepared according to the design brief.
- 3.5. Consistent graphic styles are used to present the concept design.
4. Produce a final design
- 4.1. Specifications and notes are included on the design to assist in interpretation.
- 4.2. Appropriate construction and engineering principles are applied to landscape design according to industry standards.
- 4.3. Detailed design plan is finalised and documented according to the design brief, concept design and client consultations.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Landscape designs may include:
a wide range of contexts and styles of presentation
design elements
styles and design plans
models.
Graphics may include:
a wide range of manual and electronic drafting techniques and CAD.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Landscape designs may include:
a wide range of contexts and styles of presentation
design elements
styles and design plans
models.
Graphics may include:
a wide range of manual and electronic drafting techniques and CAD.
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:
consult with client/s to develop a landscape design brief
apply landscape design criteria and principles to produce a scaled and annotated designs including details of hard landscaping construction features
specify plants and other hard landscaping requirements including demolition and removal of existing features, installation of new works, irrigation and hard landscaping components
prepare a concept design and specifications
document a final design plan.
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.
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:
consult with client/s to develop a landscape design brief
apply landscape design criteria and principles to produce a scaled and annotated designs including details of hard landscaping construction features
specify plants and other hard landscaping requirements including demolition and removal of existing features, installation of new works, irrigation and hard landscaping components
prepare a concept design and specifications
document a final design plan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3906 | RTF5010A | Prepare a landscape project design | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAO29 | AHCDES502 | Prepare a landscape design | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D518 | AHC50610 | Diploma of Landscape Design | Qualification |