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

AHCLSC401A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise landscape project works

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSC401A - Supervise landscape project works
Description This unit covers supervising landscape project works and defines the standard required to: develop a project plan and apply for planning approvals if required; calculate and obtain quotes for materials and receive on site; supervise the work team and ensure a safe work environment; minimise environmental risks and impacts; monitor the landscape works through to completion and rectify problems; complete a landscape works report and present to management and client.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those whose job role includes the coordination and supervision of planting programs, turf installations and cultivation, the construction and installation of landscape structures and features, installation of drainage and irrigation and garden maintenance or restoration projects across a range of situations and environments including amenity and natural resource areas.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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: Identify scope of landscape project works
  • Nature of landscape project works and extent of responsibilities are identified and checked against relevant landscape documentation.
  • Personnel and other resources required to undertake landscape project works are identified according to the scope of the project and relevant landscape documentation.
  • A work program is developed according to the needs of management and/or the client to ensure that project outcomes are reached within designated time lines.
  • The environmental impact of the proposed landscape project works is considered.
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.
       
Element: Coordinate the supply of materials/ equipment
  • Material quantities and equipment requirements are calculated to ensure an on-going work program is maintained according to the scope of the project.
  • Material quantities are ordered, checked for quantity and quality, and stockpiled where required.
  • Any specific delivery instructions are conveyed and confirmed with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered according to the work program.
  • Any material rejected is sent back to supplier and re-ordered.
       
Element: Monitor project works
  • Work program is monitored and adjusted to ensure the site is developed according to the needs of management and/or the client, and to ensure that project outcomes are reached within designated time lines
  • Variations to the work program, issues likely to cause delays, and contingencies beyond the scope of the project are identified, recorded and reported to management and/or the client.
  • The work site is monitored to ensure it remains in a clean, tidy and safe condition throughout and on completion of landscape project works.
       
Element: Complete site works
  • Site is inspected prior to practical completion to ensure all works have been undertaken according to management and/or client needs and the relevant landscape documentation.
  • Any works not complying are noted and rectified.
  • A completed landscape project works report is produced, recorded and communicated to management and/or the client.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

develop a project plan and apply for planning approvals if required

calculate and obtain quotes for materials and receive on site

supervise the work team and ensure a safe work environment

minimise environmental risks and impacts

monitor the landscape works through to completion and rectify problems

complete a landscape works report and present to management and client.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

calculate material and resource requirements

control quality of supplied materials

coordinate a team to achieve optimum performance

demonstrate safe working practices

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, develop sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legibly information collected and select and apply procedures to a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine and more complex workplace measures and data

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

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 sub-contractors

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.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Landscape project works may include:

planting programs

turf installation and cultivation

the erection of landscape structures and features

installation of drainage and irrigation

garden maintenance or restoration

construction of walking tracks

boardwalks and safety rails

earthworks involving land shaping and stabilisation of slopes and embankments.

Landscape project works may include:

amenity and/or natural areas.

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
Nature of landscape project works and extent of responsibilities are identified and checked against relevant landscape documentation. 
Personnel and other resources required to undertake landscape project works are identified according to the scope of the project and relevant landscape documentation. 
A work program is developed according to the needs of management and/or the client to ensure that project outcomes are reached within designated time lines. 
The environmental impact of the proposed landscape project works is considered. 
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented. 
Material quantities and equipment requirements are calculated to ensure an on-going work program is maintained according to the scope of the project. 
Material quantities are ordered, checked for quantity and quality, and stockpiled where required. 
Any specific delivery instructions are conveyed and confirmed with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered according to the work program. 
Any material rejected is sent back to supplier and re-ordered. 
Work program is monitored and adjusted to ensure the site is developed according to the needs of management and/or the client, and to ensure that project outcomes are reached within designated time lines 
Variations to the work program, issues likely to cause delays, and contingencies beyond the scope of the project are identified, recorded and reported to management and/or the client. 
The work site is monitored to ensure it remains in a clean, tidy and safe condition throughout and on completion of landscape project works. 
Site is inspected prior to practical completion to ensure all works have been undertaken according to management and/or client needs and the relevant landscape documentation. 
Any works not complying are noted and rectified. 
A completed landscape project works report is produced, recorded and communicated to management and/or the client. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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