List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Collect and collate initial information | 1.1 Consult client and confirm objectives of assessment 1.2 Source and verify site plans and maps 1.3 Identify and acquire required resources 1.4 Prepare base plan of the site and relevant surrounds 1.5 Verify location, ownership and site boundaries 1.6 Identify and record current land use and environmental threats and problems 1.7 Identify and record covenants that could affect the project, design or report 1.8 Determine climate and weather conditions from historical data |
2. Undertake initial site visit | 2.1 Meet site entry conditions and obtain approval if required 2.2 Identify site hazards and assess risks for current visit 2.3 Undertake site orientation 2.4 Identify and record existing on-site and adjacent site features that may impact upon the project, plan or report objectives 2.5 Identify, and measure and record or confirm site dimensions, levels and gradients |
3. Compile a site inventory | 3.1 Identify soil and growing media types, properties and relevant physical characteristics and record on-site inventory 3.2 Record the species, health, age and location of vegetation 3.3 Locate structural elements and confirm existing services and facilities 3.4 Record the presence, location and extent of other relevant site constraints 3.5 Sample areas of homogeneous soils and growing media to send for testing and analysis of soil content and contamination as requested by client or as required in the brief provided |
4. Determine the impact of development for trees on site | 4.1 Obtain the consulting arborist report to assess trees on site 4.2 Determine and record tree protection zones 4.3 Document the impact of proposed development on each tree 4.4 Identify trees that are exempt from approval requirements 4.5 Identify and locate on the site plan trees impacted by development, according to regulations applying in the local jurisdiction 4.6 Include trees identified by the consulting arborist report as requiring pruning or removal in a development application |
5. Document a site assessment report | 5.1 Interpret soil and growing media tests results and analyse for further testing requirements 5.2 Record specific recommendations of remedial action for site problems 5.3 Formulate recommendations for appropriate risk controls of site hazards 5.4 Store and maintain survey and assessment data 5.5 Document site information 5.6 Incorporate all relevant data into the assessment report in accordance with client needs and the requirements of relevant legislation and regulations 5.7 Deliver a copy of the report to the client and advise the client of content and implications of the report |
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:
collect and collate information on site features
consult with and advise clients
document assessment and recommendations in a site plan and assessment report
identify vegetation and soils
interpret and produce plans
maintain assessment data records
sample soils and growing media
verify existing site details
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices of assessing landscape sites
current land use and environmental threats to and problems with site
interpretation of results from assessment and testing
local, state and federal regulations
measurement and surveying techniques
plant nutrition
protocols of site access
soil and growing media types, structure, texture and soil pH
soil chemical and physical properties
soil field tests and soil sampling techniques
techniques to ameliorate soil properties
vegetation common within the region, using botanical and regionally accepted common names, age, health and conditions of vegetation