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 | Critically analyse and evaluate products and images for visual aesthetics | 1.1 | Qualities of three-dimensional (3-D) principles and elements of design are identified and reviewed from reference material |
1.2 | Products and images are evaluated for 3-D elements and principles and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice |
1.3 | Cultural and psychological factors of visual appeal are identified from reference documents and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice and requirements |
1.4 | Products and images are assessed for cultural and psychological factors influencing their aesthetic appeal |
2 | Use a visual language in own work | 2.1 | Own work is documented and collated |
2.2 | Works are analysed for contemporary visual aesthetic design elements and principles |
2.3 | Visual language is developed within own work |
2.4 | Visual language in own work is recognised and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice |
3 | Critically analyse social and ethical issues in contemporary society affecting furniture design | 3.1 | Details of social and ethical issues in contemporary society which may impact on the furniture are identified and documented in accordance with enterprise practice |
3.2 | Issues are analysed against the practice of furniture design and conclusions are recorded in accordance with enterprise practice |
3.3 | Conclusions are used to influence new design developments |
4 | Recognise historical context of furniture products | 4.1 | Details of furniture from historical periods are identified from reference materials and existing examples and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice |
4.2 | Historical design elements and details are identified in own design proposals and product |
4.3 | Contemporary design elements are assessed against details of historical periods and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice |
5 | Critically analyse and recognise the impact of art and design movements on the development of products | 5.1 | Dominant ideas and details of art and design movements are identified from reference material or product examples |
5.2 | Product proposals are assessed for visual attributes and results are recorded in accordance with enterprise practice |
5.3 | Design attributes are compared with the dominant ideas and details of art and design movements and results recorded in accordance with enterprise practice |
6 | Identify technical skill needs to improve own practice of designing products | 6.1 | Details of current design skills are identified and documented |
6.2 | Needs analysis for improvement of own design practice is undertaken |
6.3 | Details of technical skills required to improve are documented |
6.4 | Training opportunities for required technical skills are identified and documented |
7 | Establish networks with other furniture designers, makers and other design professionals | 7.1 | Career relationships with other design professionals are mapped |
7.2 | New areas of network possibilities are identified and documented |
7.3 | New network contacts are established with other furniture design professionals |
Collect, organise and understand information related to furnishing
Report on design principles and elements for at least three (3) other furniture designer’s product and produce a documented portfolio of own work
Identify visual language in own work and further develop this through subsequent projects
Document ethical issues in design, manufacture and society in accordance with enterprise practice
Identify and document art and design movements, elements and historical context in own product
Identify and document personal skill needs, including:
conducting and documenting a needs analysis on required design skills
preparing and producing a training plan and career map
establishing and maintaining networks with other professionals
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
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
Art and design movements
Elements and principles of design
Furniture historical periods
Cultural factors on aesthetic appeal
Psychological factors on aesthetic appeal
Critical analysis techniques
Contemporary techniques and technologies for preparation and presentation of design information
Established communication channels and protocols
Personal needs identification
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 specific information covering aesthetic appeal, historical context, art and design movements, details of enterprise practice and the technical skills needs of contemporary furniture makers.