Performance indicators:
1. Determines and analyses primary conditions based on the location and the user's needs and possibilities and creates a primary task and programme for outdoor design.
2. Creates spatial visions, concepts and sketch solutions based on the primary task, producing a functionally, socially, ecologically, constructively and technically suitable, safe, aesthetically and economically balanced and sustainable environment.
3. Creates solutions for the outdoor architectural parts of preliminary, main and work projects based on sketches and in accordance with good practice, the requirements of and other parts of the construction project. Ensures the integrity of a spatial solution and its preservation throughout the design process.
4. Formulates the graphic, textual and illustrative parts of a construction project in a clear, legible and comprehensible way and according to the requirements for formulating design documentation.
5. Determines the needs of the parties involved and finds reasonable and balanced solutions in cooperation with relevant agencies.
6. Performs designer’s supervision in order to protect copyright. Clarifies and adds to the project throughout the construction process, if needed. Ensures the integrity of a spatial solution and its preservation throughout the construction process.
Creates instructions for the maintenance and use of outdoor space and its structures, taking into account the requirements and instructions of the manufacturers of products and materials.
7. Conducts expert assessments of landscape architecture projects and audits of solutions for landscape architecture, not including outdoor space of high public interest or its structures or plans.

Knowledge:
1) general cultural history: development of local cultural landscapes and their changes over time, basic connections between people and their physical and socio-cultural environments; changes in values, attitudes, beliefs and behaviour over time;
2) history, theories, typologies and principles of spatial composition in urban design, landscape architecture and architecture and principles of empirical and construction sciences and construction techniques and technologies related to architecture;
3) principles of spatial composition;
4) principles of landscape formation and function based on a landscape as a whole;
5) ecological processes, principles of planning a sustainable environment and landscape maintenance;
6) development and change in cultural landscapes, social sciences. Connections between people and physical and socio-cultural space;
7) types of land use, their development over time, internal function and territorial demands, mutual impact and compatibility;
8) principles of the reconstruction, restoration, conservation and maintenance of outdoor spaces and the infrastructure connected to them;
9) principles of the design process and project management, requirements of project stages;
10) generally accepted methods of inclusion;
11) legislation and other technical norms governing design;
12) generally accepted theories of planning and developmental directions of society; principles and special cases of the planning process, differences resulting from the degree of accuracy of a plan;
13) safety techniques, incl. fire safety, direct and indirect safety of outdoor space (landscaping, railing, stairs, sports grounds and playgrounds, lighting solutions, etc.), traffic safety (car parks, non-motorised transport routes, etc.), material safety and child safety;
14) ergonomics;
15) universal design and a barrier-free environment;
16) knowledge of solutions for people with special needs.

Performance indicators:
1. Analyses the primary situation of the plan, taking long-term trends and the needs of spatial, economic, social, natural, historical, cultural and other types of environments into account. Creates initial positions for the creation of a spatial whole for a plan, taking the needs and interests of as many members of society into account as possible.
2. Creates a variety of spatial visions, strategies and sketch solutions for plans based on initial positions, finding solutions that are functionally, aesthetically and economically balanced and necessary for society.
3. Comprehends the needs of the parties involved and participates in finding balanced solutions to any underlying issues. Cooperates with the public, interested persons and relevant public institutions using appropriate forms of cooperation.
4. Creates a spatial whole for a plan in conjunction with other parts of the plan whilst bearing in mind previous analyses, visions and sketch solutions. Plans out the prerequisites of and opportunities available for a plan to create an integral and high-quality living environment.
5. Introduces, explains and justifies the solution for the plan and answers in a comprehensible way any questions raised. Ensures the availability of information and knows how to highlight the key points of a discussion based on the purpose of the plan.
6. Formulates or organises the formulation of the graphic, textual and illustrative parts of a plan in a clear, legible and comprehensible way.

Knowledge:
1) history, theories, typologies and principles of spatial composition in urban design, landscape architecture and architecture and principles of empirical and construction sciences and construction techniques and technologies related to architecture;
2) principles of landscape formation and function based on a landscape as a whole;
3) ecological processes, principles of planning a sustainable environment and landscape maintenance;
4) development and change in cultural landscapes, social sciences. Connections between people and physical and socio-cultural space;
5) types of land use, their development over time, internal function and territorial demands, mutual impact and compatibility;
6) generally accepted theories of planning and developmental directions of society; principles and special cases of the planning process, differences resulting from the degree of accuracy of a plan;
7) principles of the reconstruction, restoration, conservation and maintenance of outdoor spaces and the infrastructure connected to them;
8) methods of landscape object research, inventory and assessment;
9) generally accepted methods of inclusion;
10) the economic and business environment and their general trends;
11) legislation and normative documents governing planning;
12) safety techniques, incl. fire safety, direct and indirect safety of outdoor space (landscaping, railing, stairs, sports grounds and playgrounds, lighting solutions, etc.), traffic safety (car parks, non-motorised transport routes, etc.), material safety and child safety;
13) ergonomics;
14) universal design and a barrier-free environment.

Performance indicators:
1. Plans the work process based on the task, chooses the appropriate methodology, involves experts where necessary and determines the need for coordination.
2. Collects source data according to the task, using relevant databases, expert opinions, etc. Performs fieldwork, obtaining approval where necessary.
3. Analyses data received from databases, experts and/or fieldwork using relevant and appropriate methodologies and methods.
4. Draws conclusions based on the results of analysis, taking into account the primary task, individual interest groups and the specific nature of the subject, using occupational knowledge.
5. Drafts a final research report, report, maintenance plan, inventory or other document based on the initial task, formulating its graphic, textual and illustrative parts in a clear, legible and comprehensible way.

Teadmised:
1) linnaehituse, maastikuarhitektuuri, arhitektuuri ajalugu, teooriaid, tüpoloogiad ja ruumikompositsiooni põhimõtted ning arhitektuuriga seotud reaal- ja ehitusteaduste, -tehnikate ja -tehnoloogiate alused;
2) erinevad maakasutustüübid, nende areng läbi aegade, sisemine toimimine ja territoriaalsed nõudmised, omavaheline mõju ning sobivus;
3) ökoloogilised protsessid, säästliku keskkonna kavandamise ja maastiku hooldamise põhimõtted;
4) välisruumi ja välisruumiga seotud taristu rekonstrueerimise, restaureerimise, konserveerimise ja hoolduse põhimõtted;
5) maastiku kujunemise ja toimimise põhialused lähtudes maastikust kui tervikust;
6) maastikuobjektide uurimis-, inventeerimis-, hindamis-, viisid ja –meetodid;
7) üldised teadmised taimebioloogilistest teadustest (sh botaanika, dendroloogia, fütopatoloogia), keskkonnateadustest, maastikuteadusest, geodeesiast ja topograafiast, mullateadusest;
8) looduslike süsteemide füüsilised ja biootilised alused;
9) kultuurmaastike tekkimine, muutumine;
10) teadmised puittaimede hindamisest.

Knowledge:
1) history, theories, typologies and principles of spatial composition in urban design, landscape architecture and architecture and principles of empirical and construction sciences and construction techniques and technologies related to architecture;
2) types of land use, their development over time, internal function and territorial demands, mutual impact and compatibility;
3) ecological processes, principles of planning a sustainable environment and landscape maintenance;
4) principles of the reconstruction, restoration, conservation and maintenance of outdoor spaces and the infrastructure connected to them;
5) principles of landscape formation and function based on a landscape as a whole;
6) methods of landscape object research, inventory and assessment;
7) general knowledge of plant biology sciences (incl. botany, dendrology and phytopathology), environmental sciences, landscape science, geodesy, topography and soil science;
8) the physical and biotic basis of natural systems;
9) development and change in cultural landscapes;
10) knowledge of the assessment of woody plants.

Performance indicators:
1. Negotiates using a variety of communication techniques. Determines and analyses the interests and needs of the individual parties involved and finds sensible and balanced solutions to any underlying issues that may arise. Is able to handle contradictory and non-standard situations.
2. Creates the outdoor architecture part of a construction project as a whole in cooperation with the creators of other parts of the project. Is familiar with the specific nature of other parts of the construction project and their effect on the outdoor part of the project.
3. Leads and organises the work of a working group: delegates tasks, motivates and consults team members and solves any problems that arise during the process.
4. Creates trust through the full and precise execution of their work. Acts in accordance with agreements, behaves consistently and takes responsibility for their decisions and actions.
5. Is informed about and takes into account innovations, knowledge and best practice in their sector and specialty and the requirements of legal acts.
6. Analyses their experience and skills and assesses their need for self-improvement. Participates in further training and takes advantage of opportunities to further themselves professionally.
7. Participates in competitions and exhibitions in their area of specialty. Contributes to the development of the sector through a variety of activities, e.g. participating in law-making, tutoring students, translating professional literature, writing professional articles, conducting training activities, participating in the work of juries and creating assignments for competitions.
8. Uses a computer daily for information processing, safety and problem-solving at the Independent user level, for communication at the Advanced user level and for content creation at the Basic user level (see Annex 1 – Scale of self-assessment in digital competence). Uses the software solutions, incl. CAD software, required for working in their specialty.
9. Is fluent in Estonian and uses correct occupational terminology. Is able to communicate professionally in at least one foreign language at the B1 level (see Annex 2).
10. Comprehends the nature of the role of a landscape architect, their profession and ethics in society, takes social factors into account and follows the requirements of occupational ethics in their activities.

Knowledge:
1) general cultural history: development of local cultural landscapes and their changes over time, basic connections between people and their physical and socio-cultural environments; changes in values, attitudes, beliefs and behaviour over time;
2) the economic and business environment and their general trends;
3) legislation and normative documents governing the sector;
4) generally accepted methods of inclusion;
5) connections between people and physical and socio-cultural space;
6) safety techniques, incl. fire safety, direct and indirect safety of outdoor space (landscaping, railing, stairs, sports grounds and playgrounds, lighting solutions, etc.), traffic safety (car parks, non-motorised transport routes, etc.), material safety and child safety;
7) code of ethics;
8) basics of teamwork and management.