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ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា · KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA

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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Assess landscape sites

KHU-AGR-0210

Australian Equivalent

AHCDES509

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and collate initial information, conduct a landscape site assessment and document a site report. The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to assess landscape sites, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Collect and collate initial information

0210.E1.O1Consult with client to confirm objectives of assessment

0210.E1.O2Source and verify site plans and maps

0210.E1.O3Identify and collect resources for site assessment

0210.E1.O4Prepare base plan of site and relevant surrounds

0210.E1.O5Verify location, ownership and site boundaries

0210.E1.O6Identify and record protected flora and fauna, current land use and environmental threats and problems

0210.E1.O7Identify and record covenants, legislative and regulatory requirements that could affect the project, design or report

0210.E1.O8Determine climate and weather conditions from historical data

E2Undertake initial site visit

0210.E2.O1Meet site entry conditions and obtain approval where required

0210.E2.O2Identify hazards and risks associated with site visit according to workplace health and safety procedures

0210.E2.O3Undertake site orientation

0210.E2.O4Identify and record existing on-site and adjacent site features that may impact upon the project, plan or report objectives

0210.E2.O5Identify, measure, and record or confirm site dimensions, levels and gradients

E3Compile a site inventory

0210.E3.O1Sample and identify soil types, properties and relevant physical characteristics and record on-site inventory

0210.E3.O2Record and identify vegetation species, health, age and location, and impact on surrounding environment

0210.E3.O3Geolocate or triangulate the position of structural elements and confirm existing services and facilities

0210.E3.O4Record presence, location and extent of site constraints

0210.E3.O5Record offsite elements including microclimates, trees, buildings and terrain that may affect project design

E4Determine the impact of development for trees on site

0210.E4.O1Obtain consulting arborist report to assess trees on site

0210.E4.O2Determine and record tree protection zones and structural root zones

0210.E4.O3Document impact of proposed development on each tree

0210.E4.O4Identify trees exempt from approval requirements

0210.E4.O5Identify and locate on site plan trees impacted by development, according to regulations applying in the local jurisdiction

0210.E4.O6Include trees identified by consulting arborist report requiring pruning or removal in development application

E5Document a site assessment report

0210.E5.O1Interpret soil test results and analyse for further testing requirements

0210.E5.O2Record specific recommendations of remedial action for site problems

0210.E5.O3Formulate recommendations for appropriate risk controls of site hazards according to workplace health and safety procedures

0210.E5.O4Document site information

0210.E5.O5Incorporate all relevant data into assessment report according to client brief and local, state and federal regulatory requirements

0210.E5.O6Document and present assessment report to the client