This unit applies to landscape managers in a management role as part of an enterprise or as a contractor and covers the process of managing landscape projects.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify issues relating to the landscape project

1.1. The goals and objectives of the project are identified and discussed with the client and/or management.

1.2. Landscape documentation is analysed to determine the nature and scope of the project.

1.3. Potential constraints to the success of the project are identified.

1.4. The environmental impact of the proposed landscape project works is considered at this stage.

1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.

2. Maintain effective client liaison

2.1. Responsibilities of all parties involved in the project are clarified according to the contract.

2.2. Procedures to vary the contract are clarified to the satisfaction of all parties involved in the project.

2.3. Emergency procedures are identified to the satisfaction of all parties involved in the project according to contract terms and conditions.

2.4. Communication obligations in respect of the work program are established according to contractual obligations and sound business practice.

3. Develop work schedule

3.1. Work schedules and timelines of operations are identified and documented in a form that is accessible and understandable to all relevant personnel.

3.2. Resources required for the landscape project are identified according to the contract and landscape design.

3.3. Quantity, quality and timing of supply of each input and service are identified and documented.

3.4. Key performance outcomes and indicators are established to measure performance of all operations and personnel.

4. Manage contractors

4.1. Standard contracts are prepared for specific works in line with the landscape design and contract.

4.2. Progress of works against contract is monitored according to enterprise standards.

4.3. Variations are identified, negotiated, implemented and recorded.

4.4. Non-conforming elements of the contract are identified, rectified and recorded.

4.5. Progress payments and final payments are initiated according to the terms of contract.

5. Submit works for hand over

5.1. Site inspection is undertaken with relevant personnel at completion of works and prior to hand over according to enterprise guidelines.

5.2. All items below specification are noted, recorded and rectified according to enterprise guidelines and contract terms and conditions.

Required skills

monitor and minimise adverse environmental impacts by contractors

report on and document clearly all aspects related to landscape project works

interpret or prepare estimates, quotes and tenders

use literacy skills to fulfil job roles as required by the organisation. The level of skill may range from reading and understanding documentation to completion of written reports

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 complex workplace measures

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

contract preparation and administration

estimation, quotation and tender process

project management principles

regulations having possible bearing on landscape projects

public liability and legal responsibilities

personal and professional liability

duty of care

environmental awareness to identify, manage and minimise any environmental risks

landscape machinery and equipment such as earthmoving and earth forming machinery.

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:

receive/prepare landscape project documentation

develop and cost a bill of quantities

develop a schedule of works

order and arrange for purchase and delivery of goods and services

organise and manage works program and works team

identify sub-contracted work and program and manage sub-contractors

identify, negotiate and implement variations to the contract

identify and rectify non-conforming elements to the contract

prepare and manage on-going maintenance program until handover.

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.

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

Landscape projects may include:

all installations

renovations and development works for residential and commercial landscape and civil projects.

Landscape project management may include:

all contractual and administration requirements

legislative

regulatory and legal constraints

risk management

OHS

Quality Assurance (QA)

EMP best practice.

Unit sector

Landscape

This unit contains employability skills.