Elements and Performance Criteria
- Carry out preliminary planning activities for restoration works
- Client preferences and requirements for the park or garden are understood and confirmed.
- The site is assessed for biophysical factors, historical and cultural attributes, services and site modifications.
- Research is conducted and legal attributes and local by-laws and restrictions are identified that may affect the plan for restoration works.
- Environmental implications of the planned restoration works are identified and, if necessary, reported to relevant personnel for further research.
- A concept plan that reflects client preferences and requirements and takes into account heritage issues, site factors and any identified environmental requirements is developed and presented to the client for discussion and approval.
- Other professionals are consulted to assist in research and planning of restoration works according to legislative and enterprise requirements.
- Determine requirements of restoration works
- Plants that are appropriate to the site, consistent with the agreed concept plan and the original design philosophy, and take into consideration historical and cultural values are identified and the required quantity calculated and costed, and availability and genetic integrity confirmed with suppliers.
- Restoration procedures are selected consistent with the agreed concept plan and according to the characteristics of available plant materials, the resources and equipment available, and the environmental factors affecting the success of the restoration works.
- Maintenance of softscape and hardscape components of the park or garden is provided for according to client requirements, enterprise standards and site capabilities.
- Resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for the planting and ongoing maintenance of the restoration works are identified, costed, and availability confirmed with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with the restoration works are identified, risks assessed and controls developed according to enterprise guidelines, costed and documented in the plan.
- Staged implementation and development are outlined, where appropriate, with access for future works provided for according to client, enterprise and site requirements.
- Timelines for preparations, planting and maintenance are determined taking into account the needs of the restoration species, the softscape and hardscape components, site conditions, and any other planning requirements.
- Prepare and document the restoration plan and specifications
- Detailed plan, specifications and quotation are prepared based on horticultural conventions, original design philosophy and the requirements of the restoration works, and are presented to the client for acceptance.
- Scaled site plan is produced which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel according to enterprise standards.
- Detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for the restoration of the park or garden and its ongoing maintenance are developed and documented.