AHCDES403 — Develop landscape designs

1 Develop a design brief

• 1.1Consult with client to establish landscape design requirements
• 1.2Clarify site constraints
• 1.3Determine budget parameters
• 1.4Advise client of process to finalise project and anticipated timelines

2 Analyse the site

• 2.1Identify potential hazards and risks related to site inspection and implement safe working practices to manage risks according to workplace health and safety procedures
• 2.2Inspect site to identify and record physical elements and features
• 2.3Identify and record soil conditions, topography, aspect, existing and local endemic vegetation, neighbouring elements, levels and climatic factors that may impact the design
• 2.4Identify impact of local council, legislative and regulatory requirements on design
• 2.5Assess and record additional information that will impact design

3 Develop a design concept

• 3.1Source information and ideas that may assist in generating design
• 3.2Refine design ideas to develop a concept that meets brief
• 3.3Analyse design concept for its aesthetic integrity and effective use of design principles
• 3.4Consult with client to agree any required changes or modifications
• 3.5Confirm design concept with client

4 Incorporate the use of lighting into a design

• 4.1Determine need for supplementary lighting in landscape
• 4.2Identify lighting effects to support design
• 4.3Review use of lighting to ensure it is consistent with design concept and budget

5 Prepare the final landscape design

• 5.1Complete design concept to illustrate final location and layout of landscape elements according to design brief
• 5.2Prepare planting plan according to landscape design
• 5.3Incorporate clear and precise notes on design to assist in interpretation
• 5.4Review final design in consultation with client to ensure all requirements have been addressed
• 5.5Submit completed landscape design to client within agreed timeframes

What does an assessment tool for AHCDES403 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCDES403 needs to address all 53 unit components: 5 elements with 22 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 17 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for AHCDES403?

Auditori pulls the current release of AHCDES403 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for AHCDES403 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing AHCDES403 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of AHCDES403, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.