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Prepare a landscape design

Prepare a landscape design

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDES505
State Code
ODU94
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
040105 - Landscape Architecture
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
215
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a design brief, assess the site, prepare a concept of design, revise and amend design, and produce final landscape design for a large project on residential, commercial or public open spaces.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to surveying and establishing site levels, 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 purpose and requirements of design
  • 1.2 Interpret and incorporate architectural designs, styles and details into design brief
  • 1.3 Develop design criteria and design brief, and consult with client to finalise agreement of brief and construction budget
  • 1.4 Negotiate cost structures of design development and timelines with client
2. Assess the project site
  • 2.1 Inspect site of the landscape project
  • 2.2 Record physical elements and features of site on base plan
  • 2.3 Assess soil conditions, topography, aspect, existing vegetation and climatic factors and record on site analysis
  • 2.4 Complete functional analysis of existing site and record on base plan
  • 2.5 Assess any other relevant information and record on site analysis or base plan
  • 2.6 Research and identify opportunities and constraints on development including local council, legislative and regulatory requirements
3. Prepare a concept design
  • 3.1 Prepare concept to illustrate location and layout of proposed landscape works according to design brief
  • 3.2 Specify hard landscaping requirements, including irrigation, demolition and removal of existing features and installation of new works
  • 3.3 Compile planting schedules for incorporation into design plan
  • 3.4 Apply industry practice and consistent graphic styles to concept design
  • 3.5 Consult with client to establish agreement on options and approaches for design development
4. Revise and amend design development documentation
  • 4.1 Select materials, surface treatments and plants
  • 4.2 Identify construction and drainage requirements, and seek specialist advice where required
  • 4.3 Research and apply appropriate landscape construction principles to landscape design according to national construction code and Australian standards
  • 4.4 Assess design development documentation against design brief and budget
  • 4.5 Discuss design development documentation with client and seek agreement
5. Produce a final design
  • 5.1 Include specifications, detail drawings and notes on design to assist interpretation
  • 5.2 Finalise and document detailed design plan according to design brief, concept design and client consultations using industry standard graphic, text and layout styles
  • 5.3 Present final design to client
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO29 AHCDES502 Prepare a landscape design Unit of competency