This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct designed roof gardens to comply with regulatory authorities’ building regulations, standards and codes, and meet design plans and specifications.

The unit applies to individuals who build or install roof gardens on new or existing residential or commercial buildings in consultation with architects, engineers and other building and/or landscape and horticultural professionals.

This unit of competency is suitable for individuals dealing with predictable and unpredictable problems and deciding on solutions to a range of complex problems during the building or installation process through research, analysis and consultation.

Roof garden installation or construction must meet all regulatory requirements of national, state, territory and local government authorities and building regulations, standards and codes.

Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions depending on the location of the work and/or plant and equipment used. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authorities.