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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings
   • Interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings for construction features
   • Define survey levels and record any site gradients
   • Construct a small scale model from detail drawings
   • Draw detail plans from pre-constructed landscape features, including elevations
   • Draw drainage plans for a green site and a developed site to construction standards
2. Design aspects of construction for landscape features in a range of materials
   • Develop a concept design for the construction of the selected landscape feature
   • Illustrate construction details for landscape features
   • Incorporate a range of materials used in the construction of landscape features into the design
3. Specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials
   • Determine the difference in quality of available materials and specify quality criterion in the design
   • Specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials selected
   • Determine the consequences and costs involved in using poor quality materials
   • Specify the construction standards in the design
4. Develop a design and project report
   • Develop a site strategy for the design project
   • Identify and document timelines for the project
   • Determine and record project costs
   • Work with contractors on site to resolve any issues arising
   • Develop and document a final design and project report

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

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:

calculate project costs

develop a final design and project report

draw plans to construction standards

identify and document project timelines

interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings

liaise with stakeholders, staff and contractors

select appropriate materials and plants

specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of designing for construction of landscape features

construction standards

drainage issues and the available resources to resolve problems

how to select appropriate plants and materials

materials available in the marketplace

plant specifications for a range of plants appropriate to the design

principles of surveying

site services, including electrical and water provision

stone walling, including gabions

the essentials of retaining walls

the paving process

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