Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop a design brief
- Undertake a site analysis
- Base plan of site is prepared or obtained from the client or other sources.
- Physical elements and features of the site are recorded on the base plan.
- Assessment of soil, topography, aspect, existing vegetation and climatic factors are recorded on the site plan.
- Functional analysis of the site is completed and recorded on the base plan.
- Other relevant data, including scale and north point is determined and recorded on the base plan.
- Develop a concept design
- Concept plan is prepared to illustrate the location and layout of proposed site works according to the design brief.
- Plant list is compiled of species and varieties suitable for the site according to design brief.
- Consultation with the client is undertaken to agree on options and approaches for development.
- Consistent graphic style is used to present the concept plan.
- Produce a final plan
- Detailed garden design is produced according to the design brief.
- Design solutions and graphic representations are applied to a range of garden development situations.
- Garden plan is drafted according to enterprise standards.
- Information on the plan is relevant and precise, and clearly communicates development works to be undertaken.
- Notes and specifications are included on the plan to assist in plan interpretation.