Overview
Assessment Guidance
Learning Outcome 1:
Learners will be able to describe a range of soft landscaping materials such as, topsoil, grass, bark, wood chippings and mulch used to fill borders and landscaped areas. Learners will describe the use of natural stone products for landscaping hard features, borders, paths and patio areas. Subbase materials that are used to drain water and provide foundation to hard surfaces must be understood by the learner, in their function and type of materials used for example type 1 hardcore. Finally learners will understand the different fixings used within landscaping features and the function required for each.
Learning Outcome 2:
Learners will research the benefits of employing sustainability into landscaping specifications and designs. Benefits will be described in terms of environmental protection, recycling and renewable materials that save energy needs for our future. Learners will investigate the Environmental Protection Act and other legislation such as waste management that reduces the environmental impact of landscaping work. A final comparison between a natural and man-made material of your choice is made in terms of contrasting elements against each other.
Aim
The purpose of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge of different landscape construction materials and their uses and to understand their manufacturing, ethical and environmental impacts.