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AHCDES502 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare a landscape design

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCDES502 - Prepare a landscape design
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a landscape design for a large project on residential, commercial or public open spaces.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Develop a design brief
  • Consult with client to establish the purpose and requirements of design
  • Interpret and incorporate relevant architectural designs, styles and details
  • Develop an agreed client brief
  • Negotiate cost structures and timelines with the client
       
Element: Assess the project site
  • Inspect the site of the landscape project
  • Record physical elements and features of the site on a base plan
  • Assess soil conditions, topography, aspect, existing vegetation and climatic factors and record on a site analysis
  • Complete functional analysis of the existing site and record on the base plan
  • Assess any other relevant information and record on a base plan
  • Assess opportunities and constraints on development including local council and other potential legal requirements
       
Element: Prepare a concept design
  • Prepare concept to illustrate location and layout of proposed landscape works according to the design brief
  • Consult with the client to establish agreement on options and approaches for design development
  • Specify hard landscaping requirements, including irrigation, demolition and removal of existing features and installation of new works
  • Compile planting schedules for incorporation into the design plan
  • Apply industry standards and consistent graphic styles to the concept design
       
Element: Produce a final design
  • Include specifications and notes on the design to assist in interpretation
  • Research and apply appropriate landscape construction principles to landscape design according to industry standards
  • Finalise and document a detailed design plan according to the design brief, concept design and client consultations using industry standard graphic, text and layout styles
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop a design brief

1.1 Consult with client to establish the purpose and requirements of design

1.2 Interpret and incorporate relevant architectural designs, styles and details

1.3 Develop an agreed client brief

1.4 Negotiate cost structures and timelines with the client

2. Assess the project site

2.1 Inspect the site of the landscape project

2.2 Record physical elements and features of the site on a base plan

2.3 Assess soil conditions, topography, aspect, existing vegetation and climatic factors and record on a site analysis

2.4 Complete functional analysis of the existing site and record on the base plan

2.5 Assess any other relevant information and record on a base plan

2.6 Assess opportunities and constraints on development including local council and other potential legal requirements

3. Prepare a concept design

3.1 Prepare concept to illustrate location and layout of proposed landscape works according to the design brief

3.2 Consult with the client to establish agreement on options and approaches for design development

3.3 Specify hard landscaping requirements, including irrigation, demolition and removal of existing features and installation of new works

3.4 Compile planting schedules for incorporation into the design plan

3.5 Apply industry standards and consistent graphic styles to the concept design

4. Produce a final design

4.1 Include specifications and notes on the design to assist in interpretation

4.2 Research and apply appropriate landscape construction principles to landscape design according to industry standards

4.3 Finalise and document a detailed design plan according to the design brief, concept design and client consultations using industry standard graphic, text and layout styles

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

assess landscape sites

consult with clients

design scaled concept drawing and construction plans

determine survey levels and site grading

identify and select plants, shrubs and trees

identify dimensions and qualities of materials

implement professional practices

interpret architectural designs and details

operate Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and/or draft plans by hand

specify hard landscaping requirements

use graphic techniques to industry standards for illustrating landscape design components

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of preparing a landscape project design

establishment of site levels

landscape construction and engineering principles

drafting techniques

environmental implications of landscape project works

botany, plant physiology, taxonomy and nomenclature

how to identify and treat soils

plant identification, selection and culture

work health and safety risk in office and outdoor environments

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop a design brief

1.1 Consult with client to establish the purpose and requirements of design

1.2 Interpret and incorporate relevant architectural designs, styles and details

1.3 Develop an agreed client brief

1.4 Negotiate cost structures and timelines with the client

2. Assess the project site

2.1 Inspect the site of the landscape project

2.2 Record physical elements and features of the site on a base plan

2.3 Assess soil conditions, topography, aspect, existing vegetation and climatic factors and record on a site analysis

2.4 Complete functional analysis of the existing site and record on the base plan

2.5 Assess any other relevant information and record on a base plan

2.6 Assess opportunities and constraints on development including local council and other potential legal requirements

3. Prepare a concept design

3.1 Prepare concept to illustrate location and layout of proposed landscape works according to the design brief

3.2 Consult with the client to establish agreement on options and approaches for design development

3.3 Specify hard landscaping requirements, including irrigation, demolition and removal of existing features and installation of new works

3.4 Compile planting schedules for incorporation into the design plan

3.5 Apply industry standards and consistent graphic styles to the concept design

4. Produce a final design

4.1 Include specifications and notes on the design to assist in interpretation

4.2 Research and apply appropriate landscape construction principles to landscape design according to industry standards

4.3 Finalise and document a detailed design plan according to the design brief, concept design and client consultations using industry standard graphic, text and layout styles

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Consult with client to establish the purpose and requirements of design 
Interpret and incorporate relevant architectural designs, styles and details 
Develop an agreed client brief 
Negotiate cost structures and timelines with the client 
Inspect the site of the landscape project 
Record physical elements and features of the site on a base plan 
Assess soil conditions, topography, aspect, existing vegetation and climatic factors and record on a site analysis 
Complete functional analysis of the existing site and record on the base plan 
Assess any other relevant information and record on a base plan 
Assess opportunities and constraints on development including local council and other potential legal requirements 
Prepare concept to illustrate location and layout of proposed landscape works according to the design brief 
Consult with the client to establish agreement on options and approaches for design development 
Specify hard landscaping requirements, including irrigation, demolition and removal of existing features and installation of new works 
Compile planting schedules for incorporation into the design plan 
Apply industry standards and consistent graphic styles to the concept design 
Include specifications and notes on the design to assist in interpretation 
Research and apply appropriate landscape construction principles to landscape design according to industry standards 
Finalise and document a detailed design plan according to the design brief, concept design and client consultations using industry standard graphic, text and layout styles 

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