Introduction
These resources have all been recommended as useful by previous Associate members on the Pathway to Chartership. They should give you a good foundation level of knowledge, from which to enhance your studies towards Chartership. Background reading should wherever possible be combined with hands on experience. If there are additional resources you have found, please get in touch and we will update this list. Please note the LI takes no responsibility for the content of these external sites, and you should check any information you gain from them if you’re unsure. All links were correct in May 2021.
General overviews
- Fraser, G (2015) Landscape professional practice, Ashgate
- Garmory et al. (2016) Professional practice for landscape architects, Routledge
- LI Technical Resources
- P2C Resources for Landscape Architects
- LI Campus has an ever-growing library of catch-up videos from CPD days and webinars (free for LI members using MyLI login)
- Look out for relevant LI and Branch webinars and CPD events (most are free to LI members).
Syllabus Elements
The resources in this section are linked to the syllabus elements. View the full syllabus
1. Professional judgment, ethics and values
Learning objective 1A
Understand what it means to be a professional, the ethical dimension to your actions and responsibilities as a chartered landscape professional
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Learning objective 1B
Understand and act in accordance with the LI’s Code of Practice and Charter acting responsibly and professionally in all your dealings
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Learning objective 1C
Understand the wider contexts in which landscape decisions are made
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Learning objective 1D
Recognise the expertise of, and adhere to good practice in working with, professionals from other disciplines
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Learning objective 1E
Understand the importance of developing and maintaining your competence as a professional
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2. Organisation and management
Learning objective 2A
Understand the legal requirements and obligations which impact on practices and organisations
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Learning objective 2B
Understand the landscape professional’s legal liabilities and duties
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Learning objective 2C
Understand and observe all Health & Safety requirements and guidelines
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Learning objective 2D
Understand how to represent and promote services offered by a department, practice or agency, and the different routes and approaches by which organisations may obtain work
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Learning objective 2E
Understand and describe the various ways in which organisations are selected, appointed and remunerated to undertake work
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Learning objective 2F
Adhere to good management practice
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3. Assessment and Analysis
Learning objective 3A
Are aware of and understand the legislation, requirements, procedures and policies which may affect your work
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England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Learning objective 3B
Understand how to identify client requirements and take steps to establish a professional working relationship
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Learning objective 3C
Understand how to identify user/stakeholder requirements and expectations
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Learning objective 3D
Understand and are able to utilise the various techniques involved in assessing the significance and context of the landscape / site
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Learning objective 3E
Understand how to record and report the findings of assessments appropriately
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4. Implementation
General overviews
Learning objective 4A
Understand and can describe how detailed project plans and budgets are developed with clients
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Learning objective 4B
Understand how tendering processes for contractors are managed on behalf of the client
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Learning objective 4C
Understand and describe how to agree contractual arrangements for work with contractors
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Learning objective 4D
Understand and describe how to monitor and control projects
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Learning objective 4E
Understand and describe how to manage project completion and handover
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