Assessor Resource

AHCLSC501
Survey and establish site levels

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake site surveys and map levels and issues of levels in gardens.

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. Undertake the site survey

1.1 Determine survey items from the existing plan or client brief

1.2 Measure survey items and relevant landscape features

1.3 Take measurements and reduce with reference to the design

1.4 Check and record measurements

2. Read maps and plans

2.1 Take current magnetic declinations and magnetic bearings

2.2 Determine differences between true and magnetic north and place north points on plans

2.3 Transfer magnetic bearings to true north points on plans

3. Record site details

3.1 Record orientation and levels on site plan

3.2 Produce scale plan for a garden design

3.3 Present plan of site to the 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:

read maps and plans

record levels of survey items and site features

orientate a landscape site

use survey equipment

analyse surveying and levelling results

map orientation and levels and issues of levels on a scale plan

book and log results

produce scale drawings for designs and costings

Liaise with clients

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of establishing site levels

techniques to deal with different garden shapes

surveying tools and equipment used in landscape projects

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. Undertake the site survey

1.1 Determine survey items from the existing plan or client brief

1.2 Measure survey items and relevant landscape features

1.3 Take measurements and reduce with reference to the design

1.4 Check and record measurements

2. Read maps and plans

2.1 Take current magnetic declinations and magnetic bearings

2.2 Determine differences between true and magnetic north and place north points on plans

2.3 Transfer magnetic bearings to true north points on plans

3. Record site details

3.1 Record orientation and levels on site plan

3.2 Produce scale plan for a garden design

3.3 Present plan of site to the 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:

read maps and plans

record levels of survey items and site features

orientate a landscape site

use survey equipment

analyse surveying and levelling results

map orientation and levels and issues of levels on a scale plan

book and log results

produce scale drawings for designs and costings

Liaise with clients

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of establishing site levels

techniques to deal with different garden shapes

surveying tools and equipment used in landscape projects

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
Determine survey items from the existing plan or client brief 
Measure survey items and relevant landscape features 
Take measurements and reduce with reference to the design 
Check and record measurements 
Take current magnetic declinations and magnetic bearings 
Determine differences between true and magnetic north and place north points on plans 
Transfer magnetic bearings to true north points on plans 
Record orientation and levels on site plan 
Produce scale plan for a garden design 
Present plan of site to the client 

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