Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 4:34 PM AWST
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Design for construction of landscape features
Design for construction of landscape features
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDES504A
AHCDES504A
State Code
D6807
D6807
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
80
Description
This unit covers the process of designing for the construction of landscape features and defines the standard required to: interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings; construct a small scale model; specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials; develop a concept design for the construction; draw plans to construction standards; and develop a final design and project report.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings
- 1.1. Detail architectural and landscape design drawings are interpreted for construction features.
- 1.2. Survey levels are defined and any site gradients recorded.
- 1.3. A small scale model is constructed from detail drawings.
- 1.4. Detail plans are drawn from pre-constructed landscape features, including cross-sections.
- 1.5. Drainage plans for a green site and a developed site are drawn to construction standards.
2. Design aspects of construction for landscape features in a range of materials
- 2.1. A concept design is developed for the construction of the selected landscape feature.
- 2.2. Aspects of construction for landscape features are illustrated.
- 2.3. A range of materials used in the construction of landscape features are utilised into the design.
- 2.4. Appropriate plants are selected for incorporation into the design.
3. Specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials
- 3.1. The difference in quality of available materials is determined and quality criterion specified in the design.
- 3.2. Dimensions, footings and qualities of materials selected are identified and specified.
- 3.3. The consequences and costs involved in using poor quality materials are determined.
- 3.4. The construction standards are specified in the design.
4. Develop the required project management skills
- 4.1. A site strategy is developed for the design project.
- 4.2. Timelines for the project are identified and documented.
- 4.3. Project costs are determined and recorded.
- 4.4. Contractors on site are consulted and issues resolved.
- 4.5. A final design and project report are developed and documented.
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
design plans and models.
Graphics may include:
a wide range of manual and electronic drafting techniques
computer-assisted drawings (CAD).
Constructions may include:
all landscape construction works.
Sites may include:
all areas of project works.
Landscape features may include:
all constructions, installations and structures.
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
design plans and models.
Graphics may include:
a wide range of manual and electronic drafting techniques
computer-assisted drawings (CAD).
Constructions may include:
all landscape construction works.
Sites may include:
all areas of project works.
Landscape features may include:
all constructions, installations and structures.
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:
interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings
construct a small scale model
specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials
develop a concept design for the construction
draw plans to construction standards
develop a final design and project report.
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:
interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings
construct a small scale model
specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials
develop a concept design for the construction
draw plans to construction standards
develop a final design and project report.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP99 | AHCDES504 | Design for construction of landscape features | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D518 | AHC50610 | Diploma of Landscape Design | Qualification |