Landscape Practice and Ethics (9984.1)
Please note these are the 2018 details for this unit
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Built Environment And Design | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit is an introduction to the legal and professional responsibilities of landscape practice, with specific reference to ethical behaviour and practices. Topics include the framework of contract, commercial and environmental law; consultancy and client relationships; professional negligence and risk; project administration and implementation; and the role of professional institutes.
1.Appropriately address commonly occurring professional and ethical issues that form part of the responsibilities of landscape architects to the community and to future generations;
2. Explain the basics of legal issues in professional practice;
3. Demonstrate a capacity for active participation as a practitioner in landscape architecture;
4. Be appropriately aware of the principles of negligence, within a quality assurance framework, and of risk management to allow for continuous personal improvement;
5. Contribute to the debate, practice and theory related to the contribution of landscape architecture to a sustainable future; and
6. Articulate and critique the professional expectations of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects for entering the profession as a graduate.
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1.Appropriately address commonly occurring professional and ethical issues that form part of the responsibilities of landscape architects to the community and to future generations;
2. Explain the basics of legal issues in professional practice;
3. Demonstrate a capacity for active participation as a practitioner in landscape architecture;
4. Be appropriately aware of the principles of negligence, within a quality assurance framework, and of risk management to allow for continuous personal improvement;
5. Contribute to the debate, practice and theory related to the contribution of landscape architecture to a sustainable future; and
6. Articulate and critique the professional expectations of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects for entering the profession as a graduate.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
9983 Landscape DocumentationCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
8964 Landscape Ethics and Practice 8272 Landscape Ethics and Practice GEquivalent units
8964 Landscape Ethics and PracticeAssumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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Not available
Required texts
Fletcher, G., Landscape Professional Practice - Reference Book, 2015
Change to Arrangements will be made for this text to be made available at the start of Semester 2.
The textbook for this unit includes references to a wide range of recommended additional references. It is recommended that students also research additional material themselves.
There are also many websites that cover aspects of the topics covered in this unit of study. Most importantly, please only use websites that are based in Australia, since legal and practice information from external sources almost always are not relevant here.
Participation requirements
Classess will be conducted as a workshop. Attendance is necessary to succesfully complete this unit
Required IT skills
Basic Microsoft Word skills.
Work placement, internships or practicums
n/a
