AHCDES505 — Prepare a landscape design

1 Develop a design brief

• 1.1Consult with client to establish purpose and requirements of design
• 1.2Interpret and incorporate architectural designs, styles and details into design brief
• 1.3Develop design criteria and design brief, and consult with client to finalise agreement of brief and construction budget
• 1.4Negotiate cost structures of design development and timelines with client

2 Assess the project site

• 2.1Inspect site of the landscape project
• 2.2Record physical elements and features of site on base plan
• 2.3Assess soil conditions, topography, aspect, existing vegetation and climatic factors and record on site analysis
• 2.4Complete functional analysis of existing site and record on base plan
• 2.5Assess any other relevant information and record on site analysis or base plan
• 2.6Research and identify opportunities and constraints on development including local council, legislative and regulatory requirements

3 Prepare a concept design

• 3.1Prepare concept to illustrate location and layout of proposed landscape works according to design brief
• 3.2Specify hard landscaping requirements, including irrigation, demolition and removal of existing features and installation of new works
• 3.3Compile planting schedules for incorporation into design plan
• 3.4Apply industry practice and consistent graphic styles to concept design
• 3.5Consult with client to establish agreement on options and approaches for design development

4 Revise and amend design development documentation

• 4.1Select materials, surface treatments and plants
• 4.2Identify construction and drainage requirements, and seek specialist advice where required
• 4.3Research and apply appropriate landscape construction principles to landscape design according to national construction code and Australian standards
• 4.4Assess design development documentation against design brief and budget
• 4.5Discuss design development documentation with client and seek agreement

5 Produce a final design

• 5.1Include specifications, detail drawings and notes on design to assist interpretation
• 5.2Finalise and document detailed design plan according to design brief, concept design and client consultations using industry standard graphic, text and layout styles
• 5.3Present final design to client

What does an assessment tool for AHCDES505 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCDES505 needs to address all 61 unit components: 5 elements with 23 performance criteria, 18 performance evidence requirements, 18 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 AHCDES505?

Auditori pulls the current release of AHCDES505 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 AHCDES505 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing AHCDES505 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 AHCDES505, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.