The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Effectively produce developmental models to scale work through sketch development and the design process to produce a final scale model

Effectively apply design elements and principles to design a scale model

Effectively produce a scale model in accordance with the scale development sketches and drawings

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for producing developmental models to scale

Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to producing developmental models to scale

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Guidance information for assessment

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate custom furniture assembly problems to avoid re-work and wastage

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate other material requirements

clarify and confirm work instructions

plan work within given task parameters

accept responsibility for given tasks

set, monitor and satisfy personal work goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of tools and materials

maintain current knowledge of installation techniques

seek learning opportunities

use the limited workplace technology related to producing models, including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices.

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for producing developmental models to scale

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for producing developmental models to scale

environmental protection requirements

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

elements and principles of design

ergonomics and aesthetic values

types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

characteristics of materials, products and defects

set up and operation of equipment

computer programs

product assembly techniques

sketching and drawing

scale drawings and scale to human figure

storage systems and labelling

procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement.

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

OHS requirements

are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures

requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying

Legislative requirements

are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation

requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage.

Organisational requirements

may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Design brief

may include but not be limited to client needs and objectives, client aims and objectives and criteria for evaluation, milestones for the design project, organisational or personal profiles and aims, image requirements and function, target market, budget, timeline and consultation requirements

Appropriate personnel

may include but not be limited to trainers, supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers

Material

may include but not be limited to native timber (native and imported), man-made timber products, plastic, metal, alloys, stones, glass, textiles, fibreglass, foam, cardboard, paper products or any other manipulable substance

Storage locations

may include but not be limited to storage racks, storage bays, bins, stacks, pallet boxes, modularised storage components, temporary stacking bays (stand, frame or ground) and may be divided into standard product classification, product designation, size, dimension, stack number, weight, grade, shelf life or stock rotation position

Equipment

may include but not be limited to static machinery, portable power tools and computer numerically controlled equipment

may also include procedures for lock out protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine from the power source

Communication

may include verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and cooperative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language

Sketches

may include but not be limited to hand drawn images or ideation drawings completed freehand

Elements of design

may include but not be limited to line, shape, form (geometric or organic), texture, colour, and function

Principles of design

may include but not be limited to balance, proportion (symmetry, asymmetry), harmony, contrast, pattern, movement, rhythm, unity, style, focus, scale, dominant, sub dominant or subordinate relationship, emphasis, proximity, alignment, space, anthropometry, ergonomics, arrangement, workload, materials handling capacity, skills, control, equipment capabilities, aesthetic relations, tension and development methods

Maquette

is to include a miniature version of the intended final product to establish if the elements and principles of design have been achieved. These are usually produced from cardboard or scrap timber

Concepts

are to include ideas generated to respond to the design brief through both ideation drawings or sketching and written explanation

Aesthetics

are to include the consideration of appeal to a large number of people; products are pleasing to the eye of many who view it

Working drawings

may include but not be limited to drafted technical drawings or drawings produced on computer using computer aided drafting software packages. These usually contain project specifications

Manufacturing process

may include but not be limited to the methods by which the product will be produced, these steps usually entail working from working drawings and specifications, producing components utilising machine operations, assembly of the components and finishing techniques

Components

may include but not be limited to the parts which make up the whole of a product. Each component is often requires some level of machining to result in the desire part

Scale model

is to include a model replica of the intended final outcome product produced to a suitable scale to distinguish its features, for example 1:5 or 1:10. The model may be made from similar material as the intended final solution or in some cases made from modelling clay

Specifications

are to include the measurements, procedures by which a product is constructed and materials to be utilised

Functionality

is to include the purpose intended for the product in relationship to the design brief

Records and reports

may include but not be limited to the design and production method, product type, size, inspection and labelling outcomes, storage locations, quality outcomes, hazards, incidents or equipment malfunctions