Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise landscape project works.
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify scope of landscape project works | 1.1 Identify the nature of the landscape project work and extent of responsibilities and check against landscape documentation 1.2 Identify personnel and other resources required to undertake landscape works according to scope of project 1.3 Develop a work program to ensure that project outcomes are reached within designated time lines 1.4 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls 1.5 Identify environmental impact of proposed landscape project works 1.6 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) |
2. Coordinate the supply of materials and equipment | 2.1 Calculate material quantities and equipment requirements to ensure an ongoing work program is maintained 2.2 Order material and equipment, check for quantity and quality and store as required 2.3 Convey and confirm any specific delivery instructions with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered according to work program 2.4 Send any rejected material back to supplier and re-order |
3. Monitor project works | 3.1 Monitor work program and adjust to ensure the site is developed and that project outcomes are reached within designated timelines 3.2 Identify, record and report variations to the work program, issues likely to cause delays, and contingencies beyond the scope of the project 3.3 Monitor the work site to ensure it remains in a clean, tidy and safe condition throughout and on completion of works |
4. Complete site works | 4.1 Inspect site prior to practical completion to ensure all works have been undertaken according to client needs and relevant documentation 4.2 Note any works not complying and rectify 4.3 Produce a completed landscape project works report for client |
Evidence of Performance
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:
identify scope of landscape project work
identify personnel and other resource requirements
develop a project plan
calculate materials and equipment
control the quality of supplied materials
monitor, record and report on progress of a works program
complete a landscape works report
liaise with clients
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
the principles and practices of supervising landscape works
causes of disruption to work programs and their effect on quality and time schedules
environmental impacts of landscape works
hazard identification, assessment and control
how to conduct site assessment and work site establishment
issuing of instructions, variations and requests for information
format, frequency and documentation for job reporting requirements
legislative requirements and legal responsibilities
contracts, plans and specifications for project documentation
supervision techniques of staff and sub-contractors
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Landscape (LSC)