AHCPCM512 — Design specialised landscape

1 Develop a design brief

• 1.1Consult with client to establish the purpose and requirements of the design
• 1.2Inspect site and note the physical elements and features of the site
• 1.3Conduct a functional analysis of the site
• 1.4Develop design criteria and design brief, and consult with client to finalise agreement of the brief

2 Design with plants as a main focus of the design project

• 2.1Categorise plant families and genera, species and cultivars suitable for the design
• 2.2Identify a wide range of plants for different design criteria and requirements, which include the use of aesthetic, ornamental, productive and economic plant groups
• 2.3Determine and select plants according to design criteria
• 2.4Use botanical nomenclature when documenting plants

3 Consider a range of factors that may influence plant performance

• 3.1Determine the implications of climate and environment on plant selection and design
• 3.2Select plants that are adaptive to microclimates and mesoclimates in domestic and small to moderate-scale public spaces
• 3.3Report on the cultural techniques required to establish and maintain plants in specialised environments
• 3.4Identify soil types and condition, and make recommendations for appropriate soil management techniques
• 3.5Identify organic and inorganic fertilisers, and make recommendations
• 3.6Identify common plant disorders and make recommendations

4 Develop design specifications

• 4.1Incorporate instructions on the use and production of compost
• 4.2Define propagation and planting techniques to be used
• 4.3Specify situations where staking and guying would be required
• 4.4Define pruning and shaping techniques to be used
• 4.5Outline the biological, organic and inorganic plant and plant pest management techniques to be used
• 4.6Seek expert advice on irrigation requirements for the design
• 4.7Develop a weed management plan
• 4.8Document and present the design plan to the client

What does an assessment tool for AHCPCM512 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPCM512 needs to address all 51 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 15 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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