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LMFID4010A
Research interior decoration and design influences

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for the implementation of research techniques to access a range of information sources on historical, 20th Century and contemporary interior decoration and design styles. It also covers the analysis of information to identify how these influences inform current and future decoration and design projects.

This unit requires employability skills in initiative and enterprise and problem solving in order to direct the research and analyse research implications. Communication skills are used to access and interpret information using information technologies and document findings. Self management and learning skills are applied in the location and analysis of new information and the assessment of the value of information.

This unit specifies the outcomes required to research significant influences on contemporary and historical interior decoration and design styles.

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

Effectively research design influences to assist with informing current design practices

Identify historical developments of interior decoration and design practices and how they influence current styles and practices

Use research techniques and develop research facilities

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for researching interior decoration and design

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically 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 researching interior decoration and design

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

conducting research and analysing information

reading and interpreting information

maintaining accurate records

communicating within the workplace

carrying out work according to OHS practices

conducting internet searches

assessing the value of information

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for researching decoration and design styles and movements

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for researching decoration and design styles

types of research techniques

decoration and design themes and development

procedures for the recording and documentation of information

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.

Significant influences

may include but not be limited to social, economic, gender and sexuality, demographics, age, politics, aspirations, environment and work

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)

Research sources

may include but not be limited to scientific texts, historical texts and journals, oral histories, journals, periodicals, images, objects, films, videos, microfiche, internet, technical information, stories, libraries, museums, universities and collection catalogues

Information

may include but not be limited to philosophy, histories, cultural issues, spiritual issues, religious issues, histories of Australian and imported design trends, linguistics, aesthetics, politics, gender and identity issues, land and place, signs and symbols, criticism, new technologies and light

Research techniques

may include but not be limited to internet searches, interview, discussion, book, journal reviews, film, documentary reviews and onsite visits

Significant decorators and designers

may include but not be limited to Florence Broadhurst, Marc Newson, Philipe Starck, Ron Arad and Ettore Sottsas

Documented

may include but not be limited to freehand drawings, sketches, ideation drawings, working drawings, computer generated documentation, pictures, illustrations, photos, multimedia presentations, materials or theme boards, specifications and measurements

Facilities

may include but not be limited to files, computer files, indices, databases, charts and diagrams

Environmental considerations

may include but not be limited to sustainability, use of environmentally friendly materials, energy efficiency and water efficiency

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching interior decoration and design influences are verified and complied with 
Relevant research sources of information on interior decoration and design influences are located 
Significant historical influences on interior decoration and design are investigated 
Effects of influences on interior decoration and design preferences are identified 
Current interior decoration trends are researched, to identify influences on their adoption and dissemination 
Research is conducted using a range of research techniques 
Significant decorators and designers in interior decoration and design history are identified and their styles and practices analysed 
Key developments and trends affecting interior decoration and design are identified and their impact on styles and practices analysed 
Changes in decoration and design trends and philosophy are examined and influences on styles and practices analysed 
Historical influences on the development of contemporary styles and practices, including architectural, cultural, economic and environmental, are examined 
Information is documented to develop reference materials to inform interior decoration and design projects 
Research materials and results of the research are organised and compiled into easy to access facilities for further reference 
Research sources and compiled information are regularly checked for usefulness in informing decoration and design projects 
Impact of environmental considerations on decoration and design is analysed 
Information sources on design predictions and trends are identified and accessed to maintain currency of industry knowledge 

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