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Develop landscape designs

Develop landscape designs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDES403
State Code
ODU34
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
115
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop landscape designs.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to develop landscape designs. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements and sustainability 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 landscape design requirements
  • 1.2 Clarify site constraints
  • 1.3 Determine budget parameters
  • 1.4 Advise client of process to finalise project and anticipated timelines
2. Analyse the site
  • 2.1 Identify potential hazards and risks related to site inspection and implement safe working practices to manage risks according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 2.2 Inspect site to identify and record physical elements and features
  • 2.3 Identify and record soil conditions, topography, aspect, existing and local endemic vegetation, neighbouring elements, levels and climatic factors that may impact the design
  • 2.4 Identify impact of local council, legislative and regulatory requirements on design
  • 2.5 Assess and record additional information that will impact design
3. Develop a design concept
  • 3.1 Source information and ideas that may assist in generating design
  • 3.2 Refine design ideas to develop a concept that meets brief
  • 3.3 Analyse design concept for its aesthetic integrity and effective use of design principles
  • 3.4 Consult with client to agree any required changes or modifications
  • 3.5 Confirm design concept with client
4. Incorporate the use of lighting into a design
  • 4.1 Determine need for supplementary lighting in landscape
  • 4.2 Identify lighting effects to support design
  • 4.3 Review use of lighting to ensure it is consistent with design concept and budget
5. Prepare the final landscape design
  • 5.1 Complete design concept to illustrate final location and layout of landscape elements according to design brief
  • 5.2 Prepare planting plan according to landscape design
  • 5.3 Incorporate clear and precise notes on design to assist in interpretation
  • 5.4 Review final design in consultation with client to ensure all requirements have been addressed
  • 5.5 Submit completed landscape design to client within agreed timeframes
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHM8 AHC42421 Certificate IV in Landscape Design Qualification