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EUROSKILLS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

LANDSCAPE GARDENING (51)

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WorldSkills Europe, by a resolution of the Competition Development Committee (CDC) and in

accordance with the Constitution, the Standing Orders and the Competition Rules, has adopted the

following minimum requirements for this skill for the EuroSkills Competition.

THE TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING:

INDEX:

1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................. 3

2 THE WORLDSKILLS EUROPE STANDARDS SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................... 5

3 THE ASSESSMENT STRATEGY ND SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................... 12

4 THE MARKING SCHEME .................................................................................................................................................. 13

5 THE TEST PROJECT ....................................................................................................................................................... 16

6 SKILL MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION ............................................................................................................. 20

7 SKILL SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................... 22

8 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 23

9 VISITOR AND MEDIA ENGAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 25

10 SUSTAINABILITY .............................................................................................................................................................. 26

Effective 04.11.15

Mr Guillaume Suteau Chair - CDC

Ms Szofia Csiszar Vice Chair - CDC

© WorldSkills Europe (WSE) reserves all rights in documents developed for or on behalf of WSE,

including translation and electronic distribution. This material may be reproduced for non-commercial

vocational and educational purposes provided that the WorldSkills Europe logo and copyright notice

are left in place.


1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF THE SKILL COMPETITION

1.1.1 THE NAME OF THE SKILLS COMPETITION IS

Landscape Gardening

1.1.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSOCIATED WORK ROLE(S) OR OCCUPATION(S)

The key role for a landscape gardener is to install and maintain gardens and landscaped areas. The

landscape gardener will need to meet with clients to discuss their proposed projects, provide advice

and guidance on the practicalities of the project and carefully interpret the client’s wishes. Projects can

be varied and incorporate private and public gardens, parks, public open spaces, sports and

recreation venues, playgrounds, roof gardens, green facades and other landscaped areas. The

landscape gardener must be able to develop innovative schemes that meet the needs of clients and

comply with planning regulations, while retaining a vision of how the finished project will fit into the

overall area and how garden spaces interact with urban environments.

The landscape gardener may be involved at all stages of a project from the installation process,

project managing and supervising the installation team, to providing advice and guidance on on-going

maintenance and development as the garden grows and matures.

Basic knowledge of Landscape design is required as well detailed knowledge of landscaping,

including knowledge of plants and trees in order to produce and implement a balanced plan that takes

account of the area’s advantages and limitations relating to soil type and structure, geography, climatic

conditions and planned use. Knowledge and skills relating to hard landscaping and construction are

also essential. Related skills such as electrical installation, plumbing and irrigation systems are also

needed to produce an overall project that is sustainable and has longevity.

A wide range of natural stones and materials will be used by the landscape gardener. They must

therefore be aware of the impact of such materials on the environment, both in terms of sustainability

of limited natural resources and also the impact of landscaping a natural environment and its wildlife.

Gardens and landscaped areas enhance the quality of life for millions of people across the world by

providing beautiful areas for recreation and relaxation, open spaces in dense urban environments,

appropriate spaces for people of all ages and abilities, and facilities that support community activity

and cohesion. For the talented landscape gardener there are global opportunities to be involved in the

developing world and in revitalizing existing established habitations.

1.2 THE CONTENT, RELEVANCE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT

This document incorporates a Role Description and Standards Specification which follow the principles

and some or all of the content of the WorldSkills Standards Specifications. In doing so WSE

acknowledges WorldSkills International’s (WSI’s) copyright. WSE also acknowledges WSI’s

intellectual property rights regarding the assessment principles, methods and procedures that govern

the competition.

Every Expert and Competitor must know and understand this Technical Description.

In the event of any conflict within the different languages of the Technical Descriptions, the English

version takes precedence.


1.3 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS

Since this Technical Description contains only skill-specific information it must be used in association

with the following:

o WSE –Competition Rules

o WSI – WorldSkills Standard Specification framework

o WSE – WorldSkills Europe Assessment Strategy

o WSE – Online resources as referenced in this document

o Host Country – Health and Safety regulations


2. THE STANDARDS SPECIFICATION

2.1 GENERAL NOTES REGARDING WSSS / WSESS

Where appropriate WSE has utilised some or all of the WorldSkills International Standards

Specifications (WSSS) for those skills competitions that naturally align between the two international

Competitions. Where the skill is exclusive to the EuroSkills Competition, WorldSkills Europe has

developed its own Standards Specification (WSESS) using the same principles and framework to that

used for the development of the WSSS. For the purposes of this document the use of the words

“Standards Specification” will refer to both WSSS and WSESS.

The Standards Specification specifies the knowledge, understanding and specific skills that underpin

international best practice in technical and vocational performance. It should reflect a shared global

understanding of what the associated work role(s) or occupation(s) represent for industry and

business. (www.worldskills.org/WSSS) (TBA for WorldSkills Europe) Helpfully, for the global

consultation on the WSSS in 2014, around 50 per cent of responses came from European industry

and business.

Each skill competition is intended to reflect international best practice as described by the Standards

Specification, and to the extent that it is able to. The Standards Specification is therefore a guide to

the required training and preparation for the skill competition.

In the skill competition the assessment of knowledge and understanding will take place through the

assessment of performance. There will not be separate tests of knowledge and understanding.

The Standards Specification is divided into distinct sections with headings and reference numbers

added.

Each section is assigned a percentage of the total marks to indicate its relative importance within the

Standards Specification. The sum of all the percentage marks is 100.

The Marking Scheme and Test Project will assess only those skills that are set out in the Standards

Specification. They will reflect the Standards Specification as comprehensively as possible within the

constraints of the skill competition.

The Marking Scheme and Test Project will follow the allocation of marks within the Standards

Specification to the extent practically possible. A variation of five percent is allowed, provided that this

does not distort the weightings assigned by the Standards Specification.

2.2 STANDARDS SPECIFICATION

SECTION RELATIVE IMPORTANCE %

1 Work organization and self-management 10

The individual needs to know and understand: o how a garden needs to be created to fit into its environment and

may be constrained by size, the built environment, position, weather conditions and the physical environment

o that a garden uses living materials and is a dynamic and changing environment

o local planning and construction regulations and how they relate

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to and impact upon landscape gardening o the range of urban and rural environments where gardens and

open spaces can be planned and created o sustainability issues relating to landscape gardening especially

relating to sourcing of materials and the garden’s impact on its environment and wildlife

o legal requirements and practices relating to health and safety o the importance of sustainability and recycling materials o the range of tools used by a landscape gardener and their use

and maintenance o the range of materials used by the landscape gardener o the importance of working within prescribed budgets o the importance of working effectively as part of a team o how to interpret complex technical diagrams and design

drawings o mathematical calculations and geometry as they relate to

landscape gardening o dimensions, elevations and spatial awareness

The individual shall be able to: o safely and properly use appropriate tools such as hammer,

chisel, table-mounted stone saw and hand powered tools o ensure cleanliness and security of the site o organize work patterns, sequences and logistics o take account of ergonomics, health and safety and personal

protection o apply work processes in order to promote health and wellbeing o interpret complex technical diagrams and design drawings o source materials such as stone, trees, plants and other natural

materials o Deliver landscape gardening projects within agreed timescales

and budgets

2 Communication and costumer service 5

The individual needs to know and understand: o the importance of effective and positive customer relations o the importance of good teamwork and good working

relationships with other professions

The individual shall be able to: o Work effectively as part of a team and with other professions o follow clients’ briefs o provide advice and guidance to a customer on the design and

creation of the project and any restrictions such as budgets, planning and environmental concerns

o provide advice and guidance on ongoing maintenance o solve problems as they arise in consultation with the designer

and the customer.


3 Garden design interpretation and implementation 10

The individual needs to know and understand: o principles of good garden design o international and cultural characteristics of garden design o environmental impact of gardens and open spaces in city and

urban areas and functional organisms that support city life and improve people’s quality of life

o practicalities of hard landscaping, plumbing, electrical installation

o types of soil and how they support plants, shrubs and trees o environmental factors that impact on garden design such as

weather, terrain, facing direction and location o the planned use and users of the garden or open space and

how these impacts on design o modern trends in garden design

The individual shall be able to: o interpret designs to meet clients’ brief o interpret designs to reflect the environmental character and to

make best use of terrain, location, expected weather conditions, quality of soil and natural environment etc.

o propose modifications to designs to overcome problems and issues arising, in consultation with designers and clients

o use available opportunities and flexibility to optimize efficiency, effectiveness and finished appearance

4 Shape and place stones, slabs and precast units 15

The individual needs to know and understand: o the various installation methods required for each type of

structure and the manner in which pieces are best put together o the range of stones, slabs, granite and pre-cast units available

and their uses o the range and uses for cements, adhesives and supporting

materials o the equipment used to calculate and measure levels, uprights,

angles and areas o the importance of accuracy o mathematics principles that need to be applied to garden design

and implementation o sources of supply for hard landscaping materials

The individual shall be able to: o assess the stability of the ground to ensure structural stability of

the finished product o prepare surfaces for hard-core and foundations by using

earthmoving and excavation equipment or by using hand tools o calculate the hard-core requirements and implement onto

planned areas o install aggregate bases of various descriptions for structures,


including base materials in various layers and compacted as prescribed

o dispose of excavation debris and rubble in a sustainable manner, recycling where possible and taking account of the environment

o read plans and dimensions and measure to scale from plans o chop, shape and cut natural or man-made materials to required

size and/or shape o place single items and/or assemble multiple items as prescribe,

for example steps, walls, walks, patios and paths o construct hard landscaping with both loose or fitted

methodologies o use appropriate cements, adhesives and supporting materials

correctly and in the most appropriate setting o follow instructions to create desired hard landscaping o translate measurements to full scale and mark on materials for

cutting with appropriate marking instruments, or on the site for layout with string-line

o install structural elements horizontally level or sloped as prescribed, for example paving, steps, decks, turf, and ‘flat’ areas

o install structural elements vertically level (plumb), for example fence posts

o create surface drainage through slope and related manipulation of grades of finished surfaces

o protect surrounding environment and other living things o apply appropriate logistical strategies for storage, handling,

moving and security of materials.

5 Cut materials and assemble vertical and horizontal structures not made of hard landscaping materials

10

The individual needs to know and understand: o Angles, square-cut, bevel, mitre and other manners of cutting

and joining timber/wood elements as prescribed in the drawings/specifications

o The equipment used to calculate and measure levels, uprights, angles and areas

o The importance of accuracy o Mathematics principles that need to be applied to garden design

and implementation o Types of wood and their uses in garden structures o Long term maintenance of wood used in gardens o The range of materials used in garden structures including

metal frames, glass and safety surfaces

The individual shall be able to: o Read plans and dimensions and measure to scale from plans o Translate measurements to full scale and mark on materials for

cutting with appropriate marking instruments, or on the site for layout with string-line

o Measure and accurately cut timber/wood pieces as prescribed o Assemble timber/wood members using fasteners such as nails,

screws, bolts, lags, brackets and fittings


o Finish timber/wood assemblies through sanding and/or smoothing, staining, or other special treatments

o Install structural elements horizontally level or sloped as prescribed, for example paving, steps, decks, turf, and ‘flat’ areas

o Install structural elements vertically level (plumb), for example fence posts

o Create surface drainage through slope and related manipulation of grades of finished surfaces

o Advise on, source and install outside and garden equipment such as playground equipment, barbeques, garden furniture, sheds, summer houses etc.

o Install fencing, boundary units and gates o Utilize the best materials in the most appropriate environment

considering the end use, environmental conditions and sustainability

6 Substrate, oil and mulch 10

The individual needs to know and understand: o Various types and structures of soil and growing medium o How to assess and test soils to determine characteristics and

uses o The impact of various types of soil and growing mediums on

planting o The range of soil additives and their uses o Environmental impacts from the use of natural products such a

peat o Habitat quality considering soil as a living organisms o Function of various sol additives, growing mediums, mulches

and composts

The individual shall be able to: o Install soil and/or soil improvers for planting as prescribed o Install organic and/or inorganic mulch materials for planting or

their purposes o Apply recommended uses for soil types and additives o Correctly use soil additives, growing mediums, mulches and

composts o Correctly prepare the ground for planting a full range of plants

and trees o Prepare the soil area, turfing, firming it and levelling it as

prescribed o Prepare soil area for seeding a lawn o Test soil to determine and evaluate best use

7 Planting and taking care of plants and trees 20

The individual needs to know and understand: o classifications and botanical names of plants, shrubs,

vegetables, herbs, fruits and trees and how and when they are best used


o plant growth and development and the impact on garden design and dynamic living environments

o conditions that suit various plants, shrubs and trees o different types of grass and lawn materials and their best uses o maintenance regimes for various plants, shrubs and trees o diseases and pests that harm plants, shrubs and trees o treatments for pests and diseases o sustainable, natural treatments for pests and diseases o safe handling, use and storage of chemicals used in landscape

gardening o environmental and sustainable factors related to the use of

chemicals

The individual shall be able to: o prepare plants and trees for planting by removing packaging

and protective coverings and ensuring the plant is in good condition

o prepare the soil and planting area o handle and plant trees and/or shrubs o handle and plant perennials, annuals and/or ground cover in

prepared planning beds o plant selected plants appropriately spaced to account for growth

patterns and the visual impact of the garden o design and plant an area that will look mature and natural on

completion of competition o handle and plant vegetables and herbs for both crop and

decoration o maintain ongoing care of plants o install sod/turf or slabs with joints as prescribed o finish turf area by rolling or flattening for a firm contact between

root mass and soil and eliminate bumps or hollows and spaces, as prescribed

o seed lawns o provide on-going care and maintenance for lawns or turfed

areas

8 Garden Technology (drainage and irrigation, plumbing, electrical installations)

10

The individual needs to know and understand: o principles of plumbing and drainage in garden settings o principles and types of irrigation systems o the collection, storage and use of rainwater o the use, installation and maintenance of water butts, water

storage solutions and irrigation systems o principles of (simple) electrical installation in garden settings o health and safety requirements for the use, installation and

maintenance of electrical and plumbed products and features o legislation that affects the installation and use of electrical and

plumbed products and Water features

The individual shall be able to:


o install, connect and test low-voltage system wiring and components as prescribed for lighting, cooling, sound and heat

o install drainage structures such as drain inlets, catch basins, underground piping and/or storage basins as prescribed

o install systems for collecting and suing rainwater o install, connect, test and troubleshoot in-ground irrigation

system components as prescribed

9 Water features 10

The individual needs to know and understand: o know the variety of ponds, water features and fountains used in

landscape gardening o how to install and maintain water features o processes of installing swimming pools and hot tubs o appropriate planting for ponds and water features o ongoing cleaning and maintenance of water features

The individual shall be able to: o install flexible pond-liners and pre-fabricated ponds o plant ponds and lakes with water plants o install all types of water feature o install swimming pools and hot-tubs o install and check all related pumps, plumbing, cleaning systems

and electric o provide ongoing care and maintenance for water features and

ponds

Total 100%


3. THE ASSESSMENT APPROACH & PRINCIPLES

3.1 GENERAL GUIDANCE

Note: this Section and Section 4 summarize a great deal of new information and guidance regarding assessment. Please refer to the Competition Rules for greater detail.

The Competition Development Committee (CDC) establishes the principles and techniques to which

assessment at the EuroSkills Competition must conform.

Expert assessment practice lies at the heart of the EuroSkills Competition. For this reason it is the

subject of continuing professional development and scrutiny. The growth of expertise in assessment

will inform the future use and direction of the main assessment instruments used by the EuroSkills

Competition: the Marking Scheme, Test Project, and Competition Information System (CIS).

Assessment at the EuroSkills Competition falls into two broad types: measurement and judgement.

Where the earlier terms “objective” and “subjective” still occur, these must be understood to mean

measurement and judgement for all procedural and practical purposes. All assessment will be

governed by explicit benchmarks, referenced to best practice in industry and business.

The Marking Scheme must include these benchmarks and follow the weightings within the Standards

Specification. The Test Project is the assessment vehicle for the skill competition, and also follows the

Standards Specification. The CIS enables the timely and accurate recording of marks, and has

expanding supportive capacity.

The Marking Scheme, in outline, will lead the process of Test Project design. After this, the Marking

Scheme and Test Project will be designed and developed through an iterative process, to ensure that

both together optimize their relationship with the Technical Description and the principles for

assessment as set out in the WSE Assessment Strategy. They will be agreed by the Experts and

submitted to WSE for approval together, in order to demonstrate their quality and conformity with the

Standard Specification.

Prior to submission for approval to WSE, the Marking Scheme and Test Project will be reviewed by the

WSE Skill Advisors in order to benefit from the capabilities of the CIS.


4. THE MARKING SCHEME

4.1 GENERAL GUIDANCE

This Section describes the role and place of the Marking Scheme, how the Experts will assess

Competitors’ work as demonstrated through the Test Project, and the procedures and requirements for

marking.

The Marking Scheme is the pivotal instrument of the EuroSkills Competition, in that it ties assessment

to the standards that represent the skills to be tested. It is designed to allocate marks for each

assessed aspect of performance in accordance with the weightings in the Standards Specification.

By reflecting the weightings in the Standards Specification, the Marking Scheme establishes the

parameters for the design of the Test Project. Depending on the nature of the skill and its assessment

needs, it may initially be appropriate to develop the Marking Scheme in more detail as a guide for Test

Project design. Alternatively, initial Test Project design can be based on the outline Marking Scheme.

From this point onwards the Marking Scheme and Test Project should be developed together.

Section 2.1 above indicates the extent to which the Marking Scheme and Test Project may diverge

from the weightings given in the Standards Specification, if there is no practicable alternative.

The Marking Scheme and Test Project may be developed by one person, or several, or by all Experts.

The detailed and final Marking Scheme and Test Project must be approved by the whole Expert Jury

prior to submission for independent quality assurance. The exception to this process is for those skill

competitions which use an external designer for the development of the Marking Scheme and Test

Project.

In addition, Experts are encouraged to submit their Marking Schemes and Test Projects for comment

and provisional approval well in advance of completion, in order to avoid disappointment or setbacks

at a late stage. They are also advised to work with the CIS Team at this intermediate stage, in order to

take full advantage of the possibilities of the CIS.

In all cases the complete and approved Marking Scheme must be entered into the CIS at least eight

weeks prior to the Competition using the CIS standard spreadsheet or other agreed methods.

4.2 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The main headings of the Marking Scheme are the Assessment Criteria. These headings are derived

in conjunction with the Test Project. In some skill competitions the Assessment Criteria may be similar

to the section headings in the Standards Specification; in others they may be totally different. There

will normally be between five and nine Assessment Criteria. Whether or not the headings match, the

Marking Scheme must reflect the weightings in the Standard Specification.

Assessment Criteria are created by the person(s) developing the Marking Scheme, who are free to

define criteria that they consider most suited to the assessment and marking of the Test Project. Each

Assessment Criterion is defined by a letter (A-I).

The Mark Summary Form generated by the CIS will comprise a list of the Assessment Criteria.

The marks allocated to each criterion will be calculated by the CIS. These will be the cumulative sum

of marks given to each aspect of assessment within that Assessment Criterion.


4.3 SUB CRITERIA

Each Assessment Criterion is divided into one or more Sub Criteria. Each Sub Criterion becomes the

heading for a EuroSkills marking form.

Each marking form (Sub Criterion) has a specified day on which it will be marked.

Each marking form (Sub Criterion) contains Aspects to be assessed and marked by measurement or

judgement. Some Sub Criteria have assessment by both measurement and judgement, in which case

there is a separate marking form for each method

4.4 ASPECTS

Each Aspect defines, in detail, a single item to be assessed and marked together with the marks, or

instructions for how the marks are to be awarded. Aspects are assessed either by measurement or

judgement and appear on the appropriate marking form.

The marking form lists, in detail, every Aspect to be marked together with the mark allocated to it, the

benchmarks, and a reference to the section of the Standards Specification.

The sum of the marks allocated to each Aspect must fall within the range of marks specified for that

section of the Standards Specification. This will be displayed in the Mark Allocation Table of the CIS,

in the following format, when the Marking Scheme is reviewed from C-8 weeks. (Section 0).

CRITERIA

TOTAL MARKS PER SECTION

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4.5 ASSESSMENT AND MARKING BY JUDGEMENT

In addition to measurement, Experts are expected to make professional judgements. These are

normally judgements about quality. Benchmarks will be designed, agreed and recorded during the

design and finalization of the Marking Scheme and Test Project in order to steer and support these

judgements.

Marking through judgement uses the following scale:

o 0: performance below industry standard to any extent, including a non-attempt

o 1: performance that meets industry standard

o 2: performance that both meets industry standard and surpasses that standard to some extent

o 3: excellent or outstanding performance relative to industry standards and expectations.

4.6 ASSESSMENT AND MARKING BY MEASUREMENT

Unless otherwise stated, only the maximum mark or zero will be awarded. Where they are used,

partial marks will be clearly defined within the Aspect.

4.7 ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

For both measurement and judgement there will be three Experts in the assessment team.

Good practice in assessment comprises measurement and judgement applied both specifically and

broadly. The final proportions of measurement and judgment, whether specific or broad, will be

determined by the standards, their weightings and the nature of the Test Project.

4.8 COMPLETION OF SKILL ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION

Section Criterion Marks

Judgement

Measurement Total

A

B

C

D

Total = 100


4.9 SKILL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

o Separate groups/teams will be allocated to do measurement and judgement, within each sub-criterion.

o Each Aspect will have add lines/descriptors based on industry standards.

o Each assessment and marking group/team will (as far as possible) include Experts with

different experience and culture.


5. THE TEST PROJECT

5.1 GENERAL NOTES

Sections 3 and 4 govern the development of the assessment. These notes are supplementary.

Whether it is a single entity, or a series of stand-alone or connected Assessments, the Assessments

will enable the assessment of the skills in each section of the Standards Specification.

The purpose of the Assessments is to provide full and balanced opportunities for assessment and

marking across the Standards Specification, in conjunction with the Marking Scheme. The relationship

between the Assessments, Marking Scheme and Standards Specification will be a key indicator of

quality.

The Assessments will not cover areas outside the Standards Specification, or affect the balance of

marks within the Standards Specification other than in the circumstances indicated by Section 0.1.

The Assessments will enable knowledge and understanding to be assessed solely through their

applications within practical work.

The Assessments will not assess knowledge of the EuroSkills Competition’s rules and regulations.

This Technical Description will note any issues that affect the Assessments capacity to support the full

range of assessment relative to the Standard Specification. Section 2.1 refers.

5.2 FORMAT/ STRUCTURE OF THE TEST PROJECT

[ ] Test Project assessed at end of Competition

[ X ] Test Project with separately assessed modules

[ ] Test Project assessed in stages

[ ] Series of standalone modules

[ ] Other

If other, please specify here:

5.3 TEST PROJECT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

The Test Project should fill a space with a minimum of 30m² and a maximum of 50m². The Test

Project involves the layout of a small garden by preparing and using various materials such as natural

stones, concrete, wood and/or plastics, soil, grass, water and plants arranged according to an

approved plan and specifications plus opportunity for creativity.


The Test Project must allow each of the sections within the WorldSkills Europe Standards

Specification to be sampled.

5.4 TEST PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

The Assessments MUST be submitted using the templates provided by WSE. Use the Word template

for text documents and DWG template for drawings. Please contact

[email protected] for guidance.

5.4.1 WHO DEVELOPS THE TEST PROJECT

[ X ] All Experts or an external provider if available

[ ] Some Experts

[ ] Nominated Experts

[ ] Equipment supplier

The Test Project / modules are developed by the Host’s Landscape Gardener together with the Skill

Management Team (SMT).

5.4.2 HOW AND WHERE IS THE TEST PROJECT DEVELOPED

The assessments are developed:

[ ] Jointly on the Discussion Forum

[ ] By an external enterprise

[ ] Independently

[ X ] Other

If other, please specify here

5.4.3 WHEN IS THE TEST PROJECT DEVELOPED

The Test Project is developed according to the following timeline:

See 5.4.1

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TIME ACTIVITY

At the previous Competition N/A

6 months prior to the Competition Two Test Projects are developed using the same materials by the Host Member, practicing Landscape Gardener, SMT and Workshop Manager.

3 months prior to the Competition A Test Project is circulated on the WSE website

At the Competition The second Test Project and draft Marking Scheme are presented to the Experts. Marking details are agreed and signed off by the Experts.

5.5 TEST PROJECTS VALIDATION

The Test Project is validated by the SMT in consultation with the Skill Advisor.

5.6 TEST PROJECT SELECTION

[ ] By vote of Experts at the previous Competition

[ ] By vote of Experts on the Discussion Forum

[ ] By vote of Experts at the current Competition

[ ] By random draw by Technical Director 3 months before the current Competition

[ X ] Other


5.7 TEST PROJECT CIRCULATION

The Test Project is circulated via the website as follows:

[ X ] Submitted to Secretariat for circulation 3 months before the current Competition

[ ] Not circulated

[ ] Other

The Test Project is selected by a practicing Landscape Gardener from the Host Member.



5.8 TEST PROJECT COORDINATION (PREPARATION FOR COMPETITION)

Coordination of the Assessments will be undertaken by:

[ X ] Skill Management Team

[ ] Chief Expert

[ ] Chief Expert and Deputy Chief Expert

[ ] Chief Expert and Workshop Manager

[ ] Chief Expert with selected Experts

[ ] Chief Expert with Competition Organizer

[ ] Experts

[ ] Other

If other, please specify here:

5.9 TEST PROJECT CHANGE AT THE COMPETITION

The Experts will break into teams to determine the 30% change and vote on the final Test Project.

Before discussion of the 30% change a sample of all unique materials must be provided, with full

botanical plant names in place of plant samples. It must be noted that changes may only be made that

use the existing materials and should not require the addition of new materials.

5.10 MATERIAL OR MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

Not applicable


6. SKILL MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION

6.1 DISCUSSION FORUM

Prior to the EuroSkills Competition, all discussion, communication, collaboration, and decision making

regarding the skill competition must take place on the skill specific Discussion Forum, which can be

reached via www.euroskills.org. Skill related decisions and communication are only valid if they take

place on the forum. The Chief Expert (or an Expert nominated by the Chief Expert) will be the

moderator for this Forum. Refer to Competition Rules for the timeline of communication and

competition development requirements.

6.2 COMPETITOR INFORMATION

All information for registered Competitors is available from the WorldSkills Europe website

www.euroskills.org. Please contact [email protected] for guidance.

The information includes:

o Competition Rules

o Technical Outlines

o Marking Schemes

o Assessments

o Infrastructure List

o Health and Safety documentation

o Other Competition-related information

6.3 TEST PROJECTS AND MARKING SCHEMES

Circulated Test Projects will be available at the WorldSkills Europe website from www.euroskills.org.

Please contact [email protected] for guidance.

6.4 DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT

The day-to-day management of the skill competition during the EuroSkills Competition is defined in the

Skill Management Plan that is created by the Skill Management Team led by the Chief Expert. The

Skill Management Team comprises the Jury President, Chief Expert and Deputy Chief Expert. The

Skill Management Plan is progressively developed in the six months prior to the Competition and

finalized at the Competition by agreement of the Experts. The Skill Management Plan can be viewed

at www.euroskills.org. Please contact [email protected] for guidance.

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7. SKILL SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to Host Country/Region Health and Safety documentation for Host Country/Region regulations.

Specific safety requirements for Landscape Gardening when necessary for the Test Project been

carried-out include but may not be limited to:

o Eye and Ear Protection;

o Gloves;

o Dust Mask;

o Knee Protection;

o Safety Boots.


8. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

8.1 INFRASTRCUTURE LIST

The Infrastructure List details all equipment, materials and facilities provided by the Competition

Organizer.

The Infrastructure Lists will be available at the WorldSkills Europe website from www.euroskills.org.

Please contact [email protected] for guidance.

The Infrastructure List specifies the items and quantities requested by the Experts for the next

Competition. The Competition Organizer will progressively update the Infrastructure List specifying the

actual quantity, type, brand, and model of the items. Items supplied by the Competition Organizer are

shown in a separate column.

At each Competition, the Experts must review and update the Infrastructure List in preparation for the

next Competition. Experts must advise the Technical Director of any increases in space and/or

equipment.

At each Competition, the Technical Observer must audit the Infrastructure List that was used at that

Competition.

The Infrastructure List does not include items that Competitors and/or Experts are required to bring

and items that Competitors are not allowed to bring – they are specified below.

8.2 MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS SUPPLIED BY COMPETITORS IN THEIR

TOOLBOX

The Competitor shall bring tools and equipment in a toolbox and is encouraged to bring other new

tools and devices that are being used in today's industry.

The following list as a minimum shall be supplied by the Competitor.

o Levelling instruments (e.g. auto level, laser level);

o Double metre, tape measure;

o Pencil/greasy chalk;

o Alignment string;

o Plumb line;

o Lump hammer (non-recoil mallet, etc.);

o Trowel;

o Mason’s hammer;

o Square;

o Spirit level;

o Point tools;

o Bolster (stone chisel);

o Jointer;

o Carpenters saw;

o Wood chisels;

o Mallet;

o Spade;

o Pruning shears/secateurs;

o Pruning saw;

o Personal protection material (glasses, ear protection, gloves, safety boots, knee protection

and dust mask etc.)




No power tools will be allowed, they will be provided by the Competition Organizer as required.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive, additional equipment may be included as the teams deem

necessary.

Tool box maximum size

The tool box size is to be limited to a gross maximum of 1.250 cubic metres. The total space for the

Toolbox, workbench and other storage boxes or cabinets is to be a maximum of 2.250 cubic metres.

This means that the competitor may take up to 1.000 cubic meter of additional space. The parts are to

be measured separately and calculated as a total for the maximum. These should not be supplied

separately but come out of the toolbox! Any items that exceed these totals individually or collectively

will be removed and stored in the material storage area.

8.3 MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS SUPPLIED BY EXPERTS

Not applicable

8.4 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT PROHIBITED IN THE SKILL AREA

Materials and equipment which do not reach the required safety regulation will be prohibited. Angle cutters are prohibited. When completed the Test Project cannot include any material not provided by the Competition Organizer.

8.5 PROPOSED WORKSHOP AND WORKSTATION

Workshop layouts from previous competitions are available by contacting the Technical Coordinator

at: [email protected]

Workshop layout:



9. VISITOR AND MEDIA ENGAGEMENT

o Try a trade

o Display screens

o Assessments descriptions

o Enhanced understanding of Competitor activity

o Competitor profiles

o Career opportunities

o Daily reporting of competition status

o Visitor choice of “Best Garden”.


10. SUSTAINABILITY

We intend to focus on sustainability in our skill by: o Recycling

o Use of ‘green’ materials

o Use of completed Assessments after Competition

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