What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in supervising landscape works requires evidence that the work can be scheduled supplies of materials and equipment can be coordinated the landscape works can be monitored and the site can be prepared for hand over The skills and knowledge required to supervise landscape works must be transferable to a different work environment For example this could include different landscape projects teams of workers environments and landscape features

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below

Environmental awareness associated with undertaking landscape project works to ensure the impact on the environment is minimal

Project contracts documentation plans and specifications

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

Site assessment and work site establishment

Supervision of labour and subcontractors

Job reporting including format frequency and documentation

Issuing of instructions variations and RFI

Legislative requirements and legal responsibilities including OHS

OHS responsibilities of employers and employees

Hazard identification assessment and control

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required These include the ability to

Read and interpret the associated documentation for landscape projects

Calculate material and resource requirements

Coordinate a team to achieve optimum performance

Communicate with personnel at all levels

Document results clearly and concisely

Demonstrate safe working practices

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Ideas and information may need to be communicated with management andor the client as the landscape project works progress

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Information on personnel and resource requirements may need to be collected analysed and organised according to the scope of the project to be supervised

How are activities planned and organised

Activities may need to be planned and organised to ensure that the needs of management andor the client are met and that the project works are completed on time

How can team work be applied

Team work may be applied to ensure that all project works are completed successfully

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Mathematical ideas and techniques may be applied when ordering the materials required for the landscape project works

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Problemsolving skills may be applied when time delays are experienced due to inclement weather

How can the use of technology be applied

Technology may be used to communicate and record progress of landscape project works

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to both the Assessment Guidelines and the relevant Sector Booklet

What might be included in landscape project works?

What landscape documentation is likely to guide the supervision of landscape project works?

What might be considered an environmental impact in relation to proposed landscape project works?

What OHS hazards may apply to landscape project works?

What suitable controls are likely to be implemented?

What issues likely to cause delays and contingencies beyond the scope of the project are likely to be identified?