Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage landscape projects.
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 issues relating to the landscape project | 1.1 Identify the goals and objectives of the project and discuss with the client 1.2 Analyse landscape documentation to determine the nature and scope of the project 1.3 Identify potential constraints to the success of the project 1.4 Consider the environmental impact of the proposed landscape project works 1.5 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls |
2. Maintain effective client liaison | 2.1 Clarify responsibilities of all parties involved in the project according to the contract 2.2 Clarify procedures to vary the contract to the satisfaction of all stakeholders 2.3 Identify emergency procedures according to contract terms and conditions 2.4 Establish communication obligations in respect of the work program according to contractual obligations and sound business principles |
3. Develop work schedule | 3.1 Identify and document work schedules and timelines of operations in a form that is accessible and understandable to all relevant personnel 3.2 Identify resources required for the landscape project according to the contract and landscape design 3.3 Identify and document quantity, quality and timing of supply of each input and service 3.4 Establish key performance outcomes and indicators to measure performance of all operations and personnel |
4. Manage contractors | 4.1 Prepare standard contracts for specific works in line with the landscape design and contract 4.2 Monitor progress of works against contract according to industry standards 4.3 Identify, negotiate, implement and record variations 4.4 Identify, rectify and record non-conforming elements of the contract 4.5 Initiate progress payments and final payments according to the terms of contract |
5. Submit works for hand over | 5.1 Undertake site inspection with relevant personnel at completion of works and prior to hand over 5.2 Note, record and rectify all items below specification |
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:
prepare landscape project documentation
develop and cost a bill of quantities
develop a schedule of works
organise and manage the works program and works team
identify sub-contracted work and program
manage sub-contractors
identify, negotiate and implement variations to the contract
identify and rectify non-conforming elements to the contract
liaise with clients
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
the principles and practices of managing landscape projects
project management principles
public liability and legal responsibilities
regulations having possible bearing on landscape projects
the environmental implications of a landscape project
types of landscape machinery and equipment
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)