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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop a design brief
  2. Undertake a site analysis
  3. Develop a concept design
  4. Produce a final plan

Evidence Required

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

Competence in this unit requires evidence that garden designs have been successfully developed according to client and industry requirements and standards The skills and knowledge required to prepare garden designs must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts For example this could include different design solutions for a range of commercial or private sites

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 unit are listed below

elements and principles of design

garden design process

plan interpretation

conventional symbols

plant selection

drafting techniques

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These skills include the ability to

negotiate with clients

undertake a site analysis

provide garden design solutions

select plants

develop concept andor construction plans

develop planting schedules and bills of quantity

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life that 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

Communication of ideas and information can be applied through the development of concept and final garden design plans

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Information can be collected analysed and organised at site inspection in field notes

How are activities planned and organised

Activities are planned and organised with other members of the team including clients

How can team work be applied

Through site surveying and measuring in preparing a base plan

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Mathematical ideas and techniques can be applied in drafting concept and final garden design plans

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Problemsolving skills can be applied when providing design solutions

How can the use of technology be applied

The use of technology can be applied when measuring drafting printing and recording design plans

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 the Assessment Guidelines Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet


Range Statement

Range of Variables

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available

What type of clients may be covered by this unit?

Clients may include private individuals, organisations, public bodies and community groups.

What physical elements and features may be included on a base plan?

Physical elements and features included in a design include proposed or existing structures, buildings, watercourses, irrigation and/or drainage systems, roads and paths, existing plants, topographic features, views and outlooks, climate and weather conditions, soils characteristics, access to site and existing site use details.

What may be covered by a functional analysis of the site?

A functional analysis of the site might include the existing or proposed use of site, pedestrian movement, microclimatic notes and client requirements.

What methods may be included in drafting the plan

Drafting may be done by hand or with proprietary software.

For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment refer to the Sector Booklet.