CLARB Certified Landscape Architect Course

Course Overview:

The course for CLARB certification landscape architects beneficiaries educates learner about core relevant topics like managing a project, designing a project site, grading and drainage and constructing appropriate documentation.

Participants will manage projects, conduct site assessments and come up with project designs and plans of action.

The responsibility for preparing grading plans and documents for drainage and stormwater management plans, construction plans, and technical specifications is also included in the curriculum.

By accomplishing coursework including case studies and practical, the learners will acquire knowledge to comply with regulatory standards and undertake a professional landscape architecture work. Best suited for this course are landscape architects, students and educators.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this CLARB Certified Landscape Architect Course, learners will be able to do:

• Practical exam training
• Explanation through case studies
• Solving previous years' exam questions
• Interact with fellow students and the instructor, who is on hand to give advice and promptly respond to questions in the discussion forums.

Who Should Attend?

The course of Certified Landscape Architect (CLARB) is ideal for:

• Practicing architect with relevant work experience
• Landscape architect who wants to be certified
• Student of architecture
• Educators, researchers

Course Outlines:

Project and Construction Management

• Select Project Team • Develop Contract • Negotiate Contract • Prepare RFPs or RFQs • Determine Project Scope, Schedule, and Budget
• Execute Records Retention Policy • Facilitate Client Review and Coordination • Obtain Permits • Prepare Cost Estimates • Prepare Project Deliverables
• Develop Bidding Criteria • Prepare and Issue Addenda • Facilitate Meetings • Evaluate Bids and Make Recommendations • Identify Delivery Methods • Evaluate Contractor Qualifications • Assist with Construction Contract Execution and Administration
• Respond to RFI • Coordinate with Contractors • Facilitate Pre-Construction Meetings • Document Pre-Construction Existing Conditions Attend Final Completion Walkthrough • Prepare As-Built (record) Drawings • Conduct Warranty Review • Conduct Project Close-out • Collect and Analyze Performance Metrics
• Review Maintenance Services • Prepare Management Plan

Inventory and Analysis

• Determine Applicable Codes, Regulations, and Permitting Requirements • Collect Contextual Data • Gather Stakeholder Input • Identify Policy Objectives • Conduct Project Related Research
• Determine Appropriate Types of Analyses • Perform Circulation Analysis • Interpret Utility Analysis • Perform Visual Resource Analysis • Perform Micro and Macro Climate Analysis • Perform Hydrological Analysis • Perform Vegetation Analysis • Interpret Ecological Analysis • Perform Topographical Analysis • Interpret Soil and Geotechnical/Geological Analysis • Interpret Environmental Studies
• Analyze Codes, Regulations, and Permitting Requirements for Design Impact • Interpret Cultural, Historical, and Archeological Analysis • Interpret Social Analysis • Interpret Economic Analysis • Analyze Contextual Data • Analyze Stakeholder Feedback

 Design

• Design and Execute Public Participation Process • Prioritize Stakeholder Goals • Initiate Communication Strategy  
• Perform Site Analysis and Determine Opportunities and Constraints • Develop a Vision or Framework Plan • Develop and Conduct an Urban Plan • Develop Land Use Plan • Develop a Strategic Implementation Plan • Develop a Site Master Plan • Develop a Historic/Cultural Restoration and Preservation Plan
• Synthesize and Apply the Site Analysis • Develop and Refine the Program • Create the Basis for the Design • Create Conceptual Design Alternatives and Scenarios • Evaluate Design Alternatives • Refine and Synthesize Concept Alternatives • Develop Schematic Design

Grading and Drainage 

• Develop a Demolition Plan • Develop Existing Conditions Plan • Prepare a Soil Boring Location Plan • Develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan • Develop a Site Protection Plan • Develop a Mitigation Plan
• Develop Layout Plan • Develop General Notes • Develop Grading and Drainage Plan • Develop Planting Practices, Plans, Notes and Schedules • Develop Materials Plan
• Develop Phasing Plan • Develop Irrigation Plan • Prepare Lighting Plan • Develop Site Furnishings Plan

Construction Documentation

• Develop Signage and Wayfinding Plan • Develop Traffic Control Plan • Develop Emergency Access Plan • Prepare Stormwater Management Plan
• Develop Technical Specifications • Prepare Bid Form/Schedule • Develop Project Manual/Front End Specifications
• CASE STUDIES | STRUCTURAL RESOURCES

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