Assessor Resource

MSFFDT4008
Produce and evaluate developmental furniture models to scale

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers producing developmental models to scale using fundamental design elements and principles for presentation purposes in an industry workplace or design studio environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan for production

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to producing developmental models to scale are verified and complied with

1.2

Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel

1.3

Type and quantity of materials to be used are acquired from the storage location

1.4

Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

1.5

Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with WHS requirements

2

Interpret design development sketches and drawings

2.1

Sketches and drawings are assessed for their elements of design

2.2

Sketches and drawings are assessed for their principles of design

2.3

Sample maquette is produced in accordance with the concept sketches and drawings

2.4

Concept is modified for its aesthetic value in keeping with the intended function

2.5

Working drawings are assessed for their specification requirements

2.6

Concept is planned for model manufacture taking into account available equipment and resources

3

Produce scale model

3.1

Manufacturing process is planned and organised

3.2

Material is processed in accordance with the manufacturing plan and safe working procedures

3.3

Components are produced and prepared for assembly

3.4

Components are assembled in accordance with the working drawings

3.5

Scale model is finished according to specifications

4

Evaluate scale model

4.1

Design and production process faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel

4.2

Scale model is evaluated for functionality and aesthetic appeal

4.3

Scale model is evaluated against design brief requirements

4.4

Scale model is reviewed with client or test client

4.5

Modifications to the scale model are explored to satisfy the requirements of the design brief

Collect, organise and understand information related to furnishing work instructions and work orders and safety procedures

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Produce developmental models to scale work through sketch development and the design process to produce a final scale model effectively applying design elements and principles

Produce a scale model in accordance with the scale development sketches and drawings

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

Lead others and work effectively to improve production quality and outcomes

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices

Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity and encourage participation of employees in the planning of work activities and changes

State or territory WHS 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

Relevant 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

Relevant computer programs

Product assembly techniques

Sketching and drawing techniques

Scale drawings and scale to human figure

Storage systems and labelling

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

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to materials, equipment and specifications relevant to producing developmental models to scale.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan for production

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to producing developmental models to scale are verified and complied with

1.2

Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel

1.3

Type and quantity of materials to be used are acquired from the storage location

1.4

Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

1.5

Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with WHS requirements

2

Interpret design development sketches and drawings

2.1

Sketches and drawings are assessed for their elements of design

2.2

Sketches and drawings are assessed for their principles of design

2.3

Sample maquette is produced in accordance with the concept sketches and drawings

2.4

Concept is modified for its aesthetic value in keeping with the intended function

2.5

Working drawings are assessed for their specification requirements

2.6

Concept is planned for model manufacture taking into account available equipment and resources

3

Produce scale model

3.1

Manufacturing process is planned and organised

3.2

Material is processed in accordance with the manufacturing plan and safe working procedures

3.3

Components are produced and prepared for assembly

3.4

Components are assembled in accordance with the working drawings

3.5

Scale model is finished according to specifications

4

Evaluate scale model

4.1

Design and production process faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel

4.2

Scale model is evaluated for functionality and aesthetic appeal

4.3

Scale model is evaluated against design brief requirements

4.4

Scale model is reviewed with client or test client

4.5

Modifications to the scale model are explored to satisfy the requirements of the design brief

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individuals to demonstrate conceptual and analytical ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving

customers or suppliers may be internal or external

Design brief includes:

the aims, objectives, milestones for the design project

organisational or personal profiles

target audience

budget

timeline

consultation requirements

colour requirements

image requirements

function

Appropriate personnel include:

trainers

supervisors

suppliers

clients

colleagues

managers

Materials include:

timber (native and imported)

man-made timber products

plastic

metal

alloys

stones

glass

textiles

fibreglass

foam

cardboard

paper products

any other manipulable substance

Storage locations include:

storage racks

storage bays

bins

stacks

pallet boxes

modularised storage components

temporary stacking bays (stand, frame or ground)

Storage divisions include by:

standard product classification

product designation

size

dimension

stack number

weight

grade

shelf life

stock rotation position

Equipment includes:

static machinery

portable power tools

computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment

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

Sketches include:

hand drawn images

ideation drawings completed freehand

Elements of design include:

line

shape

form (geometric or organic)

texture

colour

function

Principles of design include:

balance

proportion (symmetry and asymmetry)

harmony

contrast

pattern

movement

rhythm

unity

style

focus

scale

dominant

sub-dominant

subordinate relationship

emphasis

proximity

alignment

space

anthropometry

ergonomics

arrangement

workload materials handling capacity

skills available

equipment capabilities

aesthetic relations

tension

development methods

Maquette includes:

a miniature version of the intended final product to establish if the elements and principles of design have been achieved.

Concepts include:

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

Aesthetics include:

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

Working drawings include:

drafted technical drawings or drawings produced on computer using computer-aided design (CAD) software packages that contain project specifications

Manufacturing processes include:

methods by which the product will be produced with steps that entail working from drawings and specifications

producing components utilising machine operations

assembly of the components

finishing techniques

Components include:

parts which make up the whole of a product (each component often requires some level of machining to result in the desired part)

Scale model includes:

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 include:

measurements

procedures by which a product is constructed

materials to be utilised

Functionality includes:

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

Records and reports include:

the design and production method

product type and size

inspection and labelling outcomes

storage locations

quality outcomes

hazards, incidents or equipment malfunctions

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

work procedures/instructions

manufacturer specifications and instructions

standard forms of workplace process and procedures

organisation work specifications and requirements

legislation, regulations and codes of practice

quality and Australian Standards and procedures

Collect, organise and understand information related to furnishing work instructions and work orders and safety procedures

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Produce developmental models to scale work through sketch development and the design process to produce a final scale model effectively applying design elements and principles

Produce a scale model in accordance with the scale development sketches and drawings

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

Lead others and work effectively to improve production quality and outcomes

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices

Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity and encourage participation of employees in the planning of work activities and changes

State or territory WHS 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

Relevant 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

Relevant computer programs

Product assembly techniques

Sketching and drawing techniques

Scale drawings and scale to human figure

Storage systems and labelling

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

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to materials, equipment and specifications relevant to producing developmental models to scale.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to producing developmental models to scale are verified and complied with 
Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel 
Type and quantity of materials to be used are acquired from the storage location 
Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 
Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with WHS requirements 
Sketches and drawings are assessed for their elements of design 
Sketches and drawings are assessed for their principles of design 
Sample maquette is produced in accordance with the concept sketches and drawings 
Concept is modified for its aesthetic value in keeping with the intended function 
Working drawings are assessed for their specification requirements 
Concept is planned for model manufacture taking into account available equipment and resources 
Manufacturing process is planned and organised 
Material is processed in accordance with the manufacturing plan and safe working procedures 
Components are produced and prepared for assembly 
Components are assembled in accordance with the working drawings 
Scale model is finished according to specifications 
Design and production process faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel 
Scale model is evaluated for functionality and aesthetic appeal 
Scale model is evaluated against design brief requirements 
Scale model is reviewed with client or test client 
Modifications to the scale model are explored to satisfy the requirements of the design brief 

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