This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a design brief, assess the site, prepare a concept of design, revise and amend design, and produce final landscape design for a large project on residential, commercial or public open spaces.

The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to surveying and establishing site levels, 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.