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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan for the detailed design of landscaping
   • Access, interpret and apply landscaping design documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and confirm the landscaping project requirements and information
   • Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources and meets the design requirements
2. Undertake the detailed design of landscaping
   • Interpret and analyse data and identify viable options
   • Interpret and analyse data and make a recommendation for the preferred option
   • Complete the detailed design of the landscaping
   • Prepare a cost estimate for executing the designed landscaping
   • Participate in the review of the landscaping design with peers and stakeholders
   • Complete the documentation for the landscaping design
   • Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the design process
   • Gain design approval
3. Finalise design processes of landscaping
   • Ensure filing of design records is completed
   • Complete and submit design cost and other reporting
   • Participate in performance review of the design process
   • Seek client feedback and contribute to the verification of the design
   • Close out all systems
4. Support and review the application of the design of landscaping
   • Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design
   • Review the application of the design and recommend changes for continuous improvement
   • Contribute to the validation of the design
5. Plan for the detailed design of landscaping
   • Access, interpret and apply landscaping design documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and confirm the landscaping project requirements and information
   • Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources and meets the design requirements
6. Undertake the detailed design of landscaping
   • Interpret and analyse data and identify viable options
   • Interpret and analyse data and make a recommendation for the preferred option
   • Complete the detailed design of the landscaping
   • Prepare a cost estimate for executing the designed landscaping
   • Participate in the review of the landscaping design with peers and stakeholders
   • Complete the documentation for the landscaping design
   • Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the design process
   • Gain design approval
7. Finalise design processes of landscaping
   • Ensure filing of design records is completed
   • Complete and submit design cost and other reporting
   • Participate in performance review of the design process
   • Seek client feedback and contribute to the verification of the design
   • Close out all systems
8. Support and review the application of the design of landscaping
   • Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design
   • Review the application of the design and recommend changes for continuous improvement
   • Contribute to the validation of the design

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the detailed design of landscaping including:

accessing and interpreting plans, drawings, specifications and design briefs

accessing and interpreting engineering survey and geotechnical information

accessing and interpreting hydrological, meteorological, cultural and heritage data

accessing and interpreting environmental controls test results

accessing and interpreting landscaping design selection data

applying computer based design technology

applying engineering graphical presentation techniques

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the detailed design of landscaping that meets all the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

demonstrates completion of detailed designs of landscaping that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

carry out risk assessments

interpret and analysing data

prepare a design plan

prepare a cost estimate

obtain design approval

complete and submitting design cost

participate in performance review of the design process

provide clarification and advice to those applying the design

perform a validation of the design

calculate areas, volumes, flow rates, capacities, densities, mass, percentages and grades

maintain design and cost records

determine landscaping design loadings or capacity requirements

select landscaping design options

size landscaping design components

select and using appropriate construction techniques

develop and applying design plans

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in preparing detailed designs of landscaping through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

work health and safety

environmental management

cultural and heritage

quality management

Australian and other relevant standards

industry and organisational design

current industry best practice

landscaping options

landscaping geometrics

landscaping surfacing

design approval and review

documentation, recording and reporting

performance review

system close out

identifying potential hazards, constraints and conditions

applying techniques for choosing preferred options

applying team leadership techniques

applying operational techniques

identifying landscaping construction plant and equipment capabilities

applying cost estimation techniques

applying principles of road user behaviour

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