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

AHCPGD502 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan the restoration of parks and gardens

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPGD502 - Plan the restoration of parks and gardens
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan the restoration of parks and gardens of historical or cultural significance, develop a comprehensive restoration program of works and develop a relevant site plan, specifications and work procedures.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: Carry out preliminary planning activities for restoration works
  • Consult with client and confirm preferences and requirements for the park or garden
  • Assess the site for biophysical factors, historical and cultural attributes, services and site modifications
  • Research the legal attributes and local by-laws and restrictions that may affect the plan for restoration works
  • Identify the environmental implications of the planned restoration works and, if necessary, report to relevant personnel for further research
  • Develop a concept plan that reflects client preferences and requirements and takes into account heritage issues, site factors and any identified environmental requirements and present to the client for discussion and approval
  • Consult other professionals to assist in research and planning of restoration works to meet legislative requirements
       
Element: Determine requirements of restoration works
  • Identify plants that are appropriate to the site, consistent with the agreed concept plan and the original design philosophy, and take into consideration historical and cultural values
  • Calculate and cost the required quantity of plants and confirm availability and genetic integrity with suppliers
  • Select restoration procedures that are consistent with the agreed concept plan, account for the characteristics of available plant materials, resources and equipment and account for the environmental factors affecting the success of the restoration works
  • Include maintenance of softscape and hardscape components of the park or garden
  • Identify and cost resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for the planting and ongoing maintenance of the restoration works and confirm availability with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel
  • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and develop controls
  • Outline staged implementation and development, where appropriate, including providing access for future works as required by client and site requirements
  • Determine timelines for preparations, planting and maintenance, taking into account the needs of the restoration species, the softscape and hardscape components, site conditions, and other relevant planning requirements
       
Element: Prepare and document the restoration plan and specifications
  • Prepare a detailed plan, specifications and quotation based on horticultural conventions, original design philosophy and the requirements of the restoration works, and present to the client for acceptance
  • Produce a scaled site plan which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel
  • Develop and document detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for the restoration of the park or garden and its ongoing maintenance
       


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. Carry out preliminary planning activities for restoration works

1.1 Consult with client and confirm preferences and requirements for the park or garden

1.2 Assess the site for biophysical factors, historical and cultural attributes, services and site modifications

1.3 Research the legal attributes and local by-laws and restrictions that may affect the plan for restoration works

1.4 Identify the environmental implications of the planned restoration works and, if necessary, report to relevant personnel for further research

1.5 Develop a concept plan that reflects client preferences and requirements and takes into account heritage issues, site factors and any identified environmental requirements and present to the client for discussion and approval

1.6 Consult other professionals to assist in research and planning of restoration works to meet legislative requirements

2. Determine requirements of restoration works

2.1 Identify plants that are appropriate to the site, consistent with the agreed concept plan and the original design philosophy, and take into consideration historical and cultural values

2.2 Calculate and cost the required quantity of plants and confirm availability and genetic integrity with suppliers

2.3 Select restoration procedures that are consistent with the agreed concept plan, account for the characteristics of available plant materials, resources and equipment and account for the environmental factors affecting the success of the restoration works

2.4 Include maintenance of softscape and hardscape components of the park or garden

2.5 Identify and cost resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for the planting and ongoing maintenance of the restoration works and confirm availability with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel

2.6 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and develop controls

2.7 Outline staged implementation and development, where appropriate, including providing access for future works as required by client and site requirements

2.8 Determine timelines for preparations, planting and maintenance, taking into account the needs of the restoration species, the softscape and hardscape components, site conditions, and other relevant planning requirements

3. Prepare and document the restoration plan and specifications

3.1 Prepare a detailed plan, specifications and quotation based on horticultural conventions, original design philosophy and the requirements of the restoration works, and present to the client for acceptance

3.2 Produce a scaled site plan which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel

3.3 Develop and document detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for the restoration of the park or garden and its ongoing maintenance

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

determine requirements of the restoration work

consult with clients

select restoration procedures that are consistent with the agreed concept plan, appropriate to the site and account for historical and cultural values, available resources and relevant environmental factors

calculate the cost and spatial and logistical requirements of components of the restoration works

comply with legislative requirements

research and evaluate information

prepare and document the restoration plan and specifications

prepare a site plan that can be understood by on-site personnel

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of park and garden restoration

construction procedures, plant selection and cultural practices for historically or culturally significant parks and gardens

growth habits and cultural requirements of specific plants under a range of soil and environmental conditions

historic parks and gardens management principles and guidelines

legislation and regulations relating to heritage sites and restoration works

maintenance requirements and practices for specific plants prior to and after initial establishment

principles of the Australian Natural Heritage Charter, the Draft Guidelines for the Protection, Management and Use of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Places and the Burra Charter

role of project briefs and client consultation processes in planning restoration works

site evaluation techniques, including methods of analysing the condition of soils, plants and waterways for restoration activities


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. Carry out preliminary planning activities for restoration works

1.1 Consult with client and confirm preferences and requirements for the park or garden

1.2 Assess the site for biophysical factors, historical and cultural attributes, services and site modifications

1.3 Research the legal attributes and local by-laws and restrictions that may affect the plan for restoration works

1.4 Identify the environmental implications of the planned restoration works and, if necessary, report to relevant personnel for further research

1.5 Develop a concept plan that reflects client preferences and requirements and takes into account heritage issues, site factors and any identified environmental requirements and present to the client for discussion and approval

1.6 Consult other professionals to assist in research and planning of restoration works to meet legislative requirements

2. Determine requirements of restoration works

2.1 Identify plants that are appropriate to the site, consistent with the agreed concept plan and the original design philosophy, and take into consideration historical and cultural values

2.2 Calculate and cost the required quantity of plants and confirm availability and genetic integrity with suppliers

2.3 Select restoration procedures that are consistent with the agreed concept plan, account for the characteristics of available plant materials, resources and equipment and account for the environmental factors affecting the success of the restoration works

2.4 Include maintenance of softscape and hardscape components of the park or garden

2.5 Identify and cost resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for the planting and ongoing maintenance of the restoration works and confirm availability with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel

2.6 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and develop controls

2.7 Outline staged implementation and development, where appropriate, including providing access for future works as required by client and site requirements

2.8 Determine timelines for preparations, planting and maintenance, taking into account the needs of the restoration species, the softscape and hardscape components, site conditions, and other relevant planning requirements

3. Prepare and document the restoration plan and specifications

3.1 Prepare a detailed plan, specifications and quotation based on horticultural conventions, original design philosophy and the requirements of the restoration works, and present to the client for acceptance

3.2 Produce a scaled site plan which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel

3.3 Develop and document detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for the restoration of the park or garden and its ongoing maintenance

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 and confirm preferences and requirements for the park or garden 
Assess the site for biophysical factors, historical and cultural attributes, services and site modifications 
Research the legal attributes and local by-laws and restrictions that may affect the plan for restoration works 
Identify the environmental implications of the planned restoration works and, if necessary, report to relevant personnel for further research 
Develop a concept plan that reflects client preferences and requirements and takes into account heritage issues, site factors and any identified environmental requirements and present to the client for discussion and approval 
Consult other professionals to assist in research and planning of restoration works to meet legislative requirements 
Identify plants that are appropriate to the site, consistent with the agreed concept plan and the original design philosophy, and take into consideration historical and cultural values 
Calculate and cost the required quantity of plants and confirm availability and genetic integrity with suppliers 
Select restoration procedures that are consistent with the agreed concept plan, account for the characteristics of available plant materials, resources and equipment and account for the environmental factors affecting the success of the restoration works 
Include maintenance of softscape and hardscape components of the park or garden 
Identify and cost resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for the planting and ongoing maintenance of the restoration works and confirm availability with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and develop controls 
Outline staged implementation and development, where appropriate, including providing access for future works as required by client and site requirements 
Determine timelines for preparations, planting and maintenance, taking into account the needs of the restoration species, the softscape and hardscape components, site conditions, and other relevant planning requirements 
Prepare a detailed plan, specifications and quotation based on horticultural conventions, original design philosophy and the requirements of the restoration works, and present to the client for acceptance 
Produce a scaled site plan which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel 
Develop and document detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for the restoration of the park or garden and its ongoing maintenance 

Forms

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