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Supervise landscape project works

Supervise landscape project works

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC401A
State Code
D6925
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers supervising landscape project works and defines the standard required to: develop a project plan and apply for planning approvals if required; calculate and obtain quotes for materials and receive on site; supervise the work team and ensure a safe work environment; minimise environmental risks and impacts; monitor the landscape works through to completion and rectify problems; complete a landscape works report and present to management and client.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify scope of landscape project works
  • 1.1. Nature of landscape project works and extent of responsibilities are identified and checked against relevant landscape documentation.
  • 1.2. Personnel and other resources required to undertake landscape project works are identified according to the scope of the project and relevant landscape documentation.
  • 1.3. A work program is developed according to the needs of management and/or the client to ensure that project outcomes are reached within designated time lines.
  • 1.4. The environmental impact of the proposed landscape project works is considered.
  • 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.
2. Coordinate the supply of materials/ equipment
  • 2.1. Material quantities and equipment requirements are calculated to ensure an on-going work program is maintained according to the scope of the project.
  • 2.2. Material quantities are ordered, checked for quantity and quality, and stockpiled where required.
  • 2.3. Any specific delivery instructions are conveyed and confirmed with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered according to the work program.
  • 2.4. Any material rejected is sent back to supplier and re-ordered.
3. Monitor project works
  • 3.1. Work program is monitored and adjusted to ensure the site is developed according to the needs of management and/or the client, and to ensure that project outcomes are reached within designated time lines
  • 3.2. Variations to the work program, issues likely to cause delays, and contingencies beyond the scope of the project are identified, recorded and reported to management and/or the client.
  • 3.3. The work site is monitored to ensure it remains in a clean, tidy and safe condition throughout and on completion of landscape project works.
4. Complete site works
  • 4.1. Site is inspected prior to practical completion to ensure all works have been undertaken according to management and/or client needs and the relevant landscape documentation.
  • 4.2. Any works not complying are noted and rectified.
  • 4.3. A completed landscape project works report is produced, recorded and communicated to management and/or the client.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Landscape project works may include:
planting programs
turf installation and cultivation
the erection of landscape structures and features
installation of drainage and irrigation
garden maintenance or restoration
construction of walking tracks
boardwalks and safety rails
earthworks involving land shaping and stabilisation of slopes and embankments.
Landscape project works may include:
amenity and/or natural areas.
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:
develop a project plan and apply for planning approvals if required
calculate and obtain quotes for materials and receive on site
supervise the work team and ensure a safe work environment
minimise environmental risks and impacts
monitor the landscape works through to completion and rectify problems
complete a landscape works report and present to management and client.
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
S2760 RTC4206A Supervise landscape project works Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL46 AHCLSC401 Supervise landscape project works Unit of competency