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Assessment Packages

Design roof gardens

KHU-AGR-0263

Australian Equivalent

AHCGRI501

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design roof gardens in consultation with system/component suppliers, building and landscape design professionals and other landscape and horticultural specialists. It includes the selection of roof garden components based on structural limitations and opportunities, and the application of knowledge of the benefits and risks associated with roof gardens into designs that meet client requirements and comply with applicable building and relevant authorities' regulations and guidelines. The unit applies to individuals with existing horticultural, landscaping, landscape design and/or construction experience, who research information about roof garden principles and guidelines and consult with green infrastructure and/or building and landscape design specialists to design roof gardens for existing and/or new buildings. This

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Research roof garden design information

0263.E1.O1Establish purpose, functions, benefits and risks associated with roof gardens

0263.E1.O2Access and interpret building regulations, standards and codes, and relevant national, state, territory and local authority policies, procedures and permits to determine applicable restrictions or limitations relating to roof gardens

0263.E1.O3Identify environmental and energy efficiency impacts of green infrastructure design

0263.E1.O4Identify factors that will impact roof garden designs

E2Scope project requirements

0263.E2.O1Consult with client to clarify type, purpose, features and requirements of roof garden to inform design parameters

0263.E2.O2Identify project location and complete site analysis

0263.E2.O3Confirm structural requirements relating to roof gardens with architect, engineer and/or other relevant specialists

0263.E2.O4Establish constraints and/or opportunities for meeting client expectations and requirements, and clarify design scope with client

E3Design roof gardens

0263.E3.O1Acquire engineering plans to determine drainage outlets and weight limits

0263.E3.O2Design roof garden to utilise spatial availability, enable access and egress, and comply with building regulations, standards and codes

0263.E3.O3Consult growing media and/or horticulture specialist on selection of media and plants based on the location conditions and maintenance requirements

0263.E3.O4Document specifications for waterproofing, irrigation and drainage systems and/or lighting, including recommended suppliers

0263.E3.O5Calculate total weight of materials, components and water in consultation with suppliers, green infrastructure specialists and/or building professionals to ensure the total weight complies with parameters set by an engineer

0263.E3.O6Design plant and component anchoring system appropriate to project location and weather conditions in consultation with engineers and other building and/or landscape professionals

0263.E3.O7Prepare a design concept of proposed roof garden, confirm with specialists and/or building professionals, and present to client

0263.E3.O8Prepare design plans, specifications, maintenance program and estimated costs for roof garden, in consultation with qualified specialist if required