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LMFID5004A
Specify structural elements, systems and services for interior spaces

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required to determine structural elements, systems and services required to implement interior designs. It includes the production of drawings that include layout specifications using computer aided design programs. Structural elements may include walls, flooring and ceiling components, and services may include plumbing, drainage, electrics, gas and air conditioning. Interior designs may relate to residential or small to medium scale commercial spaces and may include new or existing buildings.

This unit requires employability skills in initiative and enterprise, planning and organising and problem solving in order to determine design specifications. Communication skills are used to interpret and document design information. Self management and learning skills are applied to gain additional information to support design skills.

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to specify structural elements, systems and services for interior spaces in order to achieve design requirements.

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Prerequisites

LMFID5003A

Evaluate site for interior design brief

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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 assess structural and non-structural elements of a site to determine implications for interior design

Design structural aspects of interior space

Identify service aspects of interior space

Complete drawings and specifications for interior design incorporating structural elements and services

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures

Communicate effectively and work safely with others involved in the project

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 assessing viability of structures for domestic properties

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

measurement

observation

researching

ability to resource information

accessing and applying the Building Code of Australia

ability to resource information appropriate to interior construction

documentation skills/ report writing

mathematical skills for estimating quantities

ability to establish drawing requirements

ability to document construction details in a range of scales

notation of materials, techniques and finishes

apply safety procedures

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for designing structural and service aspects of an interior space

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures

the role of Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia

elements and principles of design

characteristics of materials, products and defects

procedures for documenting workplace records and information

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

environmental protection requirements

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution techniques

basic building and architectural terminology

common structural and non-structural methods and technologies used in a residential or small to medium commercial building

types of services and their structural implications

materials and methods involved in interior construction

local regulations/councils etc

statutory planning regulations affecting interior design

sub-contractor roles

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 (legislative and planning), effect or feel trying to be achieved, functionality (short and long term), budget restrictions and established timelines

Structural aspects

may include but not be limited to walls, ceilings, flooring, columns, posts, poles, windows, door, beams, cables and trusses

Environmental considerations

may include but not be limited to design sustainability, how the use of raw materials effects the ecology and environment and how its continued use will effect the area it has been sourced from, energy consumption in achieving the material, greenhouse gases created, waste levels, resource utilisation and transport effects. Similarly what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping material from the source

Access implications

may include but not be limited to implications for people with disabilities and the aged

Specialist professionals

may include but not be limited to engineers, plumbers, electricians, communications consultants, licensed builders and architects

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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 conducting site visits and preparing design specifications are verified and complied with 
Project brief is reviewed and parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed 
Site measurements and drawings are analysed and information on structures and services confirmed 
Construction methods used are identified and implications for design determined 
Location and features of walls are determined and documented 
Location and features of flooring are determined and documented 
Location and features of ceilings are determined and documented 
Location and features of other structures are determined and documented 
Implications of structural designs are identified and addressed 
Costs associated with making structural changes are calculated 
Environmental considerations and access implications for structural ideas are identified and integrated into the design 
Location and features of plumbing are determined and documented 
Location and features of air conditioning, if applicable, are determined and documented 
Location and features of electricity outlets are determined and documented 
Location and features of other service aspects, if applicable, are determined and documented 
Implications of service designs are identified and addressed 
Costs associated with making service changes are calculated 
Environmental considerations and access implications for service ideas are identified and integrated into the design 
Specialist professionals are sought out and contacted to assess viability of design 
Costs and work requirements are confirmed with specialist professionals 
Work schedule is developed and tested with industry professionals 
Design drawings are completed with layout and specifications for structural, non-structural and service information 
Budget and project implementation schedule is developed 
Design documentation is prepared for client 
Design is presented to client and reviewed for further improvement 

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