Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement and streetscape management plan.
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.
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. Define the need for a streetscape management plan | 1.1 Identify the management plan objectives for the streetscape 1.2 Consult with client and identify brief requirements 1.3 Identify a planning team including specialists and consultants |
2. Undertake preliminary planning activities | 2.1 Identify major stakeholders 2.2 Determine the availability of specialists to assist in management planning work and prepare contracts where required 2.3 Establish timelines for development of the management plan and reporting arrangements to client 2.4 Identify required resources for developing management strategies |
3. Prepare a site description | 3.1 Identify and map landscape values of the area 3.2 Identify and map physical features and characteristics of the streetscape 3.3 Research land , including current, cultural and historical modifications, and determine and record their effects on the streetscape 3.4 Assess and document physical condition of site 3.5 Document the biological characteristics of the site |
4. Analyse site information and description | 4.1 Evaluate information in terms of core principles and objectives 4.2 Produce documents, including plans, technical reports and maps 4.3 Determine priorities and key management issues 4.4 Identify and document opportunities and constraints to meeting planning objectives and goals 4.5 Make a presentation to clients and residents and incorporate feedback into planning documentation |
5. Identify management strategies | 5.1 Identify management strategies that address defined objectives 5.2 Design management strategies to alleviate existing impacts or to target management action 5.3 Cost management strategies and compare to existing budgets and available resources 5.4 Plan implementation of work to prioritise outcomes and management resource allocation 5.5 Consult with clients and residents and incorporate feedback into documentation |
6. Prepare the management plan | 6.1 Develop a draft management plan that includes site information and management strategies 6.2 Consult with stakeholders and clients and incorporate agreed changes into the final plan 6.3 Present final plan to client |
7. Implement the management plan | 7.1 Implement the management plan within predetermined budget, and according to the schedule and strategies set out in the plan 7.2 Modify the implementation strategy to address on-going feedback from clients and residents 7.3 Provide reports to clients and residents on the progress of implementation works |
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.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
define the need for a management plan
undertake preliminary planning activities
analyse site information and description
identify management strategies
prepare the management plan
prepare a site description
implement the management plan
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must explain:
principles and practices for streetscape management planning
basic civil design
community consultation processes
horticultural, landscape and arboricultural practices used in streetscape management
landscape assessment, survey and analysis techniques
management planning principles and issues
soil, plant and water testing processes and procedures, interpretation and application of results
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
Parks and gardens (PGD)