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

AHCLSC502 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage landscape projects

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSC502 - Manage landscape projects
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage landscape projects.This unit 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: Identify issues relating to the landscape project
  • Identify the goals and objectives of the project and discuss with the client
  • Analyse landscape documentation to determine the nature and scope of the project
  • Identify potential constraints to the success of the project
  • Consider the environmental impact of the proposed landscape project works
  • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls
       
Element: Maintain effective client liaison
  • Clarify responsibilities of all parties involved in the project according to the contract
  • Clarify procedures to vary the contract to the satisfaction of all stakeholders
  • Identify emergency procedures according to contract terms and conditions
  • Establish communication obligations in respect of the work program according to contractual obligations and sound business principles
       
Element: Develop work schedule
  • Identify and document work schedules and timelines of operations in a form that is accessible and understandable to all relevant personnel
  • Identify resources required for the landscape project according to the contract and landscape design
  • Identify and document quantity, quality and timing of supply of each input and service
  • Establish key performance outcomes and indicators to measure performance of all operations and personnel
       
Element: Manage contractors
  • Prepare standard contracts for specific works in line with the landscape design and contract
  • Monitor progress of works against contract according to industry standards
  • Identify, negotiate, implement and record variations
  • Identify, rectify and record non-conforming elements of the contract
  • Initiate progress payments and final payments according to the terms of contract
       
Element: Submit works for hand over
  • Undertake site inspection with relevant personnel at completion of works and prior to hand over
  • Note, record and rectify all items below specification
       


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. Identify issues relating to the landscape project

1.1 Identify the goals and objectives of the project and discuss with the client

1.2 Analyse landscape documentation to determine the nature and scope of the project

1.3 Identify potential constraints to the success of the project

1.4 Consider the environmental impact of the proposed landscape project works

1.5 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

2. Maintain effective client liaison

2.1 Clarify responsibilities of all parties involved in the project according to the contract

2.2 Clarify procedures to vary the contract to the satisfaction of all stakeholders

2.3 Identify emergency procedures according to contract terms and conditions

2.4 Establish communication obligations in respect of the work program according to contractual obligations and sound business principles

3. Develop work schedule

3.1 Identify and document work schedules and timelines of operations in a form that is accessible and understandable to all relevant personnel

3.2 Identify resources required for the landscape project according to the contract and landscape design

3.3 Identify and document quantity, quality and timing of supply of each input and service

3.4 Establish key performance outcomes and indicators to measure performance of all operations and personnel

4. Manage contractors

4.1 Prepare standard contracts for specific works in line with the landscape design and contract

4.2 Monitor progress of works against contract according to industry standards

4.3 Identify, negotiate, implement and record variations

4.4 Identify, rectify and record non-conforming elements of the contract

4.5 Initiate progress payments and final payments according to the terms of contract

5. Submit works for hand over

5.1 Undertake site inspection with relevant personnel at completion of works and prior to hand over

5.2 Note, record and rectify all items below specification

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:

prepare landscape project documentation

develop and cost a bill of quantities

develop a schedule of works

organise and manage the works program and works team

identify sub-contracted work and program

manage sub-contractors

identify, negotiate and implement variations to the contract

identify and rectify non-conforming elements to the contract

liaise with clients

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of managing landscape projects

project management principles

public liability and legal responsibilities

regulations having possible bearing on landscape projects

the environmental implications of a landscape project

types of landscape machinery and equipment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Identify issues relating to the landscape project

1.1 Identify the goals and objectives of the project and discuss with the client

1.2 Analyse landscape documentation to determine the nature and scope of the project

1.3 Identify potential constraints to the success of the project

1.4 Consider the environmental impact of the proposed landscape project works

1.5 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

2. Maintain effective client liaison

2.1 Clarify responsibilities of all parties involved in the project according to the contract

2.2 Clarify procedures to vary the contract to the satisfaction of all stakeholders

2.3 Identify emergency procedures according to contract terms and conditions

2.4 Establish communication obligations in respect of the work program according to contractual obligations and sound business principles

3. Develop work schedule

3.1 Identify and document work schedules and timelines of operations in a form that is accessible and understandable to all relevant personnel

3.2 Identify resources required for the landscape project according to the contract and landscape design

3.3 Identify and document quantity, quality and timing of supply of each input and service

3.4 Establish key performance outcomes and indicators to measure performance of all operations and personnel

4. Manage contractors

4.1 Prepare standard contracts for specific works in line with the landscape design and contract

4.2 Monitor progress of works against contract according to industry standards

4.3 Identify, negotiate, implement and record variations

4.4 Identify, rectify and record non-conforming elements of the contract

4.5 Initiate progress payments and final payments according to the terms of contract

5. Submit works for hand over

5.1 Undertake site inspection with relevant personnel at completion of works and prior to hand over

5.2 Note, record and rectify all items below specification

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
Identify the goals and objectives of the project and discuss with the client 
Analyse landscape documentation to determine the nature and scope of the project 
Identify potential constraints to the success of the project 
Consider the environmental impact of the proposed landscape project works 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls 
Clarify responsibilities of all parties involved in the project according to the contract 
Clarify procedures to vary the contract to the satisfaction of all stakeholders 
Identify emergency procedures according to contract terms and conditions 
Establish communication obligations in respect of the work program according to contractual obligations and sound business principles 
Identify and document work schedules and timelines of operations in a form that is accessible and understandable to all relevant personnel 
Identify resources required for the landscape project according to the contract and landscape design 
Identify and document quantity, quality and timing of supply of each input and service 
Establish key performance outcomes and indicators to measure performance of all operations and personnel 
Prepare standard contracts for specific works in line with the landscape design and contract 
Monitor progress of works against contract according to industry standards 
Identify, negotiate, implement and record variations 
Identify, rectify and record non-conforming elements of the contract 
Initiate progress payments and final payments according to the terms of contract 
Undertake site inspection with relevant personnel at completion of works and prior to hand over 
Note, record and rectify all items below specification 

Forms

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