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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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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) |
Project brief | may include but not be limited to client needs and objectives, client aims and objectives and criteria for evaluation, milestones, organisational or personal profiles and aims, image requirements and function, target market, budget, timeline, consultation requirements and colour requirements |
Parameters | may include but not be limited to scope of brief, approval to make changes, effect or feel trying to be achieved, functionality (short and long term), budget restrictions and established timelines |
Resources | may include but not be limited to computers, computer software, design software, computer aided drafting (CAD) software, colour boards, storyboards, swatches, Pantone Matching System (PMS), journals (directions magazines), artistic equipment and products and model making equipment |
Communication | may include but not be limited to 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 |
Aesthetics | may include but not be limited to the consideration of appeal to a large number of people; products are pleasing to the eye of many who view it |
Colours | may include but not be limited to colour principles, psychology, fundamentals, coordination, perception, contrast, harmony, effects on space, formulas and colour wheels |
Soft furnishings | may include but not be limited to window treatments, blinds, awnings, trimmings, bedding treatments, lampshades, carpet, rugs, cushions, upholstery and accessories |
Tactile | may include but not be limited to that perceived by the sense of touch and producing the effect of three-dimensional depth |
Properties | may include but not be limited to durability, level of fire retardancy, fibre make up, composition, textile use, quality, environmental sustainability, level of insulation, level of light control and useable width of fabric |
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 |
Materials | may include but not be limited to fabrics and textiles including sisal, coir, plant based products, natural flooring, wool, cotton, polyester, silk, nylon and blends |
Environmental impact | may include but not be limited to how the sourcing and use of materials effects the environment and how its continued use will effect the area the material was sourced from, energy consumption in processing the material, greenhouse gases created, waste levels and resource utilisation. Similarly what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping use of the material when applied to window fittings, environmental impact may include but not be limited to the amount of natural light made available from decorative solution in order to reduce requirements for powered light sources |
Durability and restorability | may include but not be limited to an analysis of how long the material is expected to maintain its structure and colour, while maintaining quality of aesthetic value and how readily the material can be repaired or replaced |
Window treatments | may include but not be limited to curtains, blinds, awnings |
Pattern repeat | may include but not be limited to textiles or fabrics with a distinctive print and how often that pattern repeats within the applicable square metreage required for a project so as to meet conformity |
Floor coverings | may include but not be limited to carpets and rugs |
Cost | may include but not be limited to the cost of products and materials together with the cost of obtaining them either locally, interstate or overseas |