Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCDES504 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Design for construction of landscape features

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCDES504 - Design for construction of landscape features
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design for the construction of landscape features and to develop a final project report.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: Interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings
  • Interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings for construction features
  • Define survey levels and record any site gradients
  • Construct a small scale model from detail drawings
  • Draw detail plans from pre-constructed landscape features, including elevations
  • Draw drainage plans for a green site and a developed site to construction standards
       
Element: Design aspects of construction for landscape features in a range of materials
  • Develop a concept design for the construction of the selected landscape feature
  • Illustrate construction details for landscape features
  • Incorporate a range of materials used in the construction of landscape features into the design
       
Element: Specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials
  • Determine the difference in quality of available materials and specify quality criterion in the design
  • Specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials selected
  • Determine the consequences and costs involved in using poor quality materials
  • Specify the construction standards in the design
       
Element: Develop a design and project report
  • Develop a site strategy for the design project
  • Identify and document timelines for the project
  • Determine and record project costs
  • Work with contractors on site to resolve any issues arising
  • Develop and document a final design and project report
       


Evidence Required

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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. Interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings

1.1 Interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings for construction features

1.2 Define survey levels and record any site gradients

1.3 Construct a small scale model from detail drawings

1.4 Draw detail plans from pre-constructed landscape features, including elevations

1.5 Draw drainage plans for a green site and a developed site to construction standards

2. Design aspects of construction for landscape features in a range of materials

2.1 Develop a concept design for the construction of the selected landscape feature

2.2 Illustrate construction details for landscape features

2.3 Incorporate a range of materials used in the construction of landscape features into the design

3. Specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials

3.1 Determine the difference in quality of available materials and specify quality criterion in the design

3.2 Specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials selected

3.3 Determine the consequences and costs involved in using poor quality materials

3.4 Specify the construction standards in the design

4. Develop a design and project report

4.1 Develop a site strategy for the design project

4.2 Identify and document timelines for the project

4.3 Determine and record project costs

4.4 Work with contractors on site to resolve any issues arising

4.5 Develop and document a final design and project report

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:

calculate project costs

develop a final design and project report

draw plans to construction standards

identify and document project timelines

interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings

liaise with stakeholders, staff and contractors

select appropriate materials and plants

specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of designing for construction of landscape features

construction standards

drainage issues and the available resources to resolve problems

how to select appropriate plants and materials

materials available in the marketplace

plant specifications for a range of plants appropriate to the design

principles of surveying

site services, including electrical and water provision

stone walling, including gabions

the essentials of retaining walls

the paving process

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. Interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings

1.1 Interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings for construction features

1.2 Define survey levels and record any site gradients

1.3 Construct a small scale model from detail drawings

1.4 Draw detail plans from pre-constructed landscape features, including elevations

1.5 Draw drainage plans for a green site and a developed site to construction standards

2. Design aspects of construction for landscape features in a range of materials

2.1 Develop a concept design for the construction of the selected landscape feature

2.2 Illustrate construction details for landscape features

2.3 Incorporate a range of materials used in the construction of landscape features into the design

3. Specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials

3.1 Determine the difference in quality of available materials and specify quality criterion in the design

3.2 Specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials selected

3.3 Determine the consequences and costs involved in using poor quality materials

3.4 Specify the construction standards in the design

4. Develop a design and project report

4.1 Develop a site strategy for the design project

4.2 Identify and document timelines for the project

4.3 Determine and record project costs

4.4 Work with contractors on site to resolve any issues arising

4.5 Develop and document a final design and project report

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
Interpret detail architectural and landscape design drawings for construction features 
Define survey levels and record any site gradients 
Construct a small scale model from detail drawings 
Draw detail plans from pre-constructed landscape features, including elevations 
Draw drainage plans for a green site and a developed site to construction standards 
Develop a concept design for the construction of the selected landscape feature 
Illustrate construction details for landscape features 
Incorporate a range of materials used in the construction of landscape features into the design 
Determine the difference in quality of available materials and specify quality criterion in the design 
Specify dimensions, footings and qualities of materials selected 
Determine the consequences and costs involved in using poor quality materials 
Specify the construction standards in the design 
Develop a site strategy for the design project 
Identify and document timelines for the project 
Determine and record project costs 
Work with contractors on site to resolve any issues arising 
Develop and document a final design and project report 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCDES504 - Design for construction of landscape features
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