Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
H/617/1496
Credits:
7
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Learning Outcome 1:

Produce a set of working construction drawings and a landscape plan. A set of working plans a range of construction drawings will also be completed

Learning Outcome 2:

Learners will develop a detailed Scheme of work and compile both generic risk assessments and task specific risk assessments for all aspects of preparation and build.

Learning Outcome 3:

Complete all the tasks required in the construction of the show garden complying with health and safety regulations and risk assessment findings.

Learning Outcome 4:

Learners will create an illustrated online blog that details the process of creating a show garden from design plan through to build completion and add personal reflection of their own and peers performance. Produce a summary evaluation of the project with recommendations.

Aim

The learner will use project management skills to plan and deliver a team garden show build , develop construction drawings, resourcing of materials, site safety and evaluate the project . There is an expectation that learners will gain industry experience prior to completing this unit.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to use the garden design plan and develop a set of construction drawings.

Garden Design Plan
• analysis of scale and dimensions
• select media for construction drawings
• CADD software
• CADD library
• drawing production
• annotation key

• hard soft copy distribution

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Analyse garden design plan and compile a set of hard landscape plans and construction drawings of key features within the show garden.


2.

Be able to use their project management skills
to plan and deliver a show garden build.

Gantt Chart
• activities
• sequencing
• duration
• time line production

Scheme of Work
• tasks and activities
• resources required, labour, plant, materials
• subcontract works
• durations from time line
• company template and logo

Risk Assessments
• identify the hazards, principal
• who might be harmed, workers, public
• severity
• risk
• risk rating
• control measures

• revisions

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Create a time-line of key tasks.

  • 2.2

    Develop a detailed scheme of works to include costs and budget.

  • 2.3

    Compile generic and specific risk assessments.


3.

Manage the construction of a garden show build.

Resource sourcing
• analysis of long delivery periods on materials
• requisition scheduling
• purchase orders
• call off schedule
• delivery addresses
• labour scheduling
• plant acquisition and ordering
• waste management

Personnel Management
• hiring of direct labour
• short term contracts
• labour only subcontracts
• subcontractor enquiries
• employment law
• employment benefits

Quality Standards
• specification from client
• garden design drawings
• construction drawings
• British Standards
• European Standards
• Landscape Approved Codes of Practice
• Client inspection

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Source and organise all materials and equipment including tools.

  • 3.2

    Manage personnel in the planning and construction stages.

  • 3.3

    Complete the construction to specified standard within the given time frame and budget.


4.

Record the process and evaluate the success of the project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Compile a digital record of all stages of the project from the beginning to the completion.

  • 4.2

    Evaluate the project and make recommendations for improved ways of working.