Assessor Resource

AHCLSC401
Supervise landscape project works

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise landscape project works.

This unit applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify scope of landscape project works

1.1 Identify the nature of the landscape project work and extent of responsibilities and check against landscape documentation

1.2 Identify personnel and other resources required to undertake landscape works according to scope of project

1.3 Develop a work program to ensure that project outcomes are reached within designated time lines

1.4 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.5 Identify environmental impact of proposed landscape project works

1.6 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Coordinate the supply of materials and equipment

2.1 Calculate material quantities and equipment requirements to ensure an ongoing work program is maintained

2.2 Order material and equipment, check for quantity and quality and store as required

2.3 Convey and confirm any specific delivery instructions with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered according to work program

2.4 Send any rejected material back to supplier and re-order

3. Monitor project works

3.1 Monitor work program and adjust to ensure the site is developed and that project outcomes are reached within designated timelines

3.2 Identify, record and report variations to the work program, issues likely to cause delays, and contingencies beyond the scope of the project

3.3 Monitor the work site to ensure it remains in a clean, tidy and safe condition throughout and on completion of works

4. Complete site works

4.1 Inspect site prior to practical completion to ensure all works have been undertaken according to client needs and relevant documentation

4.2 Note any works not complying and rectify

4.3 Produce a completed landscape project works report for client

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify scope of landscape project work

identify personnel and other resource requirements

develop a project plan

calculate materials and equipment

control the quality of supplied materials

monitor, record and report on progress of a works program

complete a landscape works report

liaise with clients

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of supervising landscape works

causes of disruption to work programs and their effect on quality and time schedules

environmental impacts of landscape works

hazard identification, assessment and control

how to conduct site assessment and work site establishment

issuing of instructions, variations and requests for information

format, frequency and documentation for job reporting requirements

legislative requirements and legal responsibilities

contracts, plans and specifications for project documentation

supervision techniques of staff and sub-contractors

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify scope of landscape project works

1.1 Identify the nature of the landscape project work and extent of responsibilities and check against landscape documentation

1.2 Identify personnel and other resources required to undertake landscape works according to scope of project

1.3 Develop a work program to ensure that project outcomes are reached within designated time lines

1.4 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.5 Identify environmental impact of proposed landscape project works

1.6 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Coordinate the supply of materials and equipment

2.1 Calculate material quantities and equipment requirements to ensure an ongoing work program is maintained

2.2 Order material and equipment, check for quantity and quality and store as required

2.3 Convey and confirm any specific delivery instructions with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered according to work program

2.4 Send any rejected material back to supplier and re-order

3. Monitor project works

3.1 Monitor work program and adjust to ensure the site is developed and that project outcomes are reached within designated timelines

3.2 Identify, record and report variations to the work program, issues likely to cause delays, and contingencies beyond the scope of the project

3.3 Monitor the work site to ensure it remains in a clean, tidy and safe condition throughout and on completion of works

4. Complete site works

4.1 Inspect site prior to practical completion to ensure all works have been undertaken according to client needs and relevant documentation

4.2 Note any works not complying and rectify

4.3 Produce a completed landscape project works report for client

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify scope of landscape project work

identify personnel and other resource requirements

develop a project plan

calculate materials and equipment

control the quality of supplied materials

monitor, record and report on progress of a works program

complete a landscape works report

liaise with clients

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of supervising landscape works

causes of disruption to work programs and their effect on quality and time schedules

environmental impacts of landscape works

hazard identification, assessment and control

how to conduct site assessment and work site establishment

issuing of instructions, variations and requests for information

format, frequency and documentation for job reporting requirements

legislative requirements and legal responsibilities

contracts, plans and specifications for project documentation

supervision techniques of staff and sub-contractors

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the nature of the landscape project work and extent of responsibilities and check against landscape documentation 
Identify personnel and other resources required to undertake landscape works according to scope of project 
Develop a work program to ensure that project outcomes are reached within designated time lines 
Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls 
Identify environmental impact of proposed landscape project works 
Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Calculate material quantities and equipment requirements to ensure an ongoing work program is maintained 
Order material and equipment, check for quantity and quality and store as required 
Convey and confirm any specific delivery instructions with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered according to work program 
Send any rejected material back to supplier and re-order 
Monitor work program and adjust to ensure the site is developed and that project outcomes are reached within designated timelines 
Identify, record and report variations to the work program, issues likely to cause delays, and contingencies beyond the scope of the project 
Monitor the work site to ensure it remains in a clean, tidy and safe condition throughout and on completion of works 
Inspect site prior to practical completion to ensure all works have been undertaken according to client needs and relevant documentation 
Note any works not complying and rectify 
Produce a completed landscape project works report for client 

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