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 design and produce at least two 2-D CAD drawings and two 3-D CAD drawings that document the requirements of the design brief

Apply drafting and drawing protocols in accordance with Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia

Effectively apply design elements and principles to designing with CAD applications

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures to design with CAD applications

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 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 designing with CAD applications

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

Required skills

communicating ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications

reading and interpreting workplace documents

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

applying attention to detail

applying design concepts to drawings

efficiently and safely contributing to innovative interior decoration and design processes

planning own work within the given task parameters

accepting responsibility for given tasks

maintaining current knowledge of tools and materials

maintaining current knowledge of interior decoration and design techniques

using the workplace technology related to the use of tools including calculators, measuring and recording devices

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for using CAD applications

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for using CAD applications

elements and principles of design

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

computer programs and CAD applications

drafting and drawing codes and practices relevant to interior design

2-D and 3-D drawing techniques

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

documentation control procedures

problem identification and resolution techniques

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 for the design project, organisational or personal profiles and aims, image requirements and function, target market, budget, timeline and consultation 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

Details of design solution

may include but not be limited to products, materials, fixtures and finishes, dimensions, features, openings, furnishings and accessories, colour, effects and lighting and electrical sources

Documentation requirements

may include but not be limited to site plans, floor plans, sections, elevations, projections, general notes, construction notes, area analysis, services, structures, location, neighbouring buildings and any other space or area addressed by interior designers

Layering

may include but not be limited to the use of different overlays to portray a range of applications including architectural, civil, electrical, fire protection, general, landscaping, mechanical, plumbing, equipment or furnishings, structural and telecommunications

Architectural library

may include but not be limited to a catalogued reference of interior decoration and design components which can be uploaded into a model

Pan, zoom and orbit tools

may include but not be limited to procedures for moving around the window and the ability to look closer or more broadly at certain components

Drawing protocols

may include but not be limited to commonly used symbols, lettering standards, standard units of measurement, paper size, scale, numbering, legends and abbreviations

Editing tools

may include but not be limited to tools which enable changing of components, sections, text or measurements on a model

Rending time considerations

may include but not be limited to global settings, quality settings and impact on rendering times, and specific rendering quality issues

Appropriate views

may include but not be limited to sectional views, internal and external elevations, removal of wire frames and hidden lines, and use of desired output settings