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 | Conduct project evaluation | 1.1 | Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting site visits and preparing design specifications are verified and complied with |
| | 1.2 | Project brief is reviewed and parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed |
| | 1.3 | Site measurements and drawings are analysed and information on structures and services confirmed |
| | 1.4 | Construction methods used are identified and implications for design determined |
2 | Design structural aspects of design | 2.1 | Location and features of walls are determined and documented |
| | 2.2 | Location and features of flooring are determined and documented |
| | 2.3 | Location and features of ceilings are determined and documented |
| | 2.4 | Location and features of other structures are determined and documented |
| | 2.5 | Implications of structural designs are identified and addressed |
| | 2.6 | Costs associated with making structural changes are calculated |
| | 2.7 | Environmental considerations and access implications for structural ideas are identified and integrated into the design |
3 | Design service aspects | 3.1 | Location and features of plumbing are determined and documented |
| | 3.2 | Location and features of air conditioning, if applicable, are determined and documented |
| | 3.3 | Location and features of electricity outlets are determined and documented |
| | 3.4 | Location and features of other service aspects, if applicable, are determined and documented |
| | 3.5 | Implications of service designs are identified and addressed |
| | 3.6 | Costs associated with making service changes are calculated |
| | 3.7 | Environmental considerations and access implications for service ideas are identified and integrated into the design |
4 | Liaise with specialist professionals | 4.1 | Specialist professionals are sought out and contacted to assess viability of design |
| | 4.2 | Costs and work requirements are confirmed with specialist professionals |
| | 4.3 | Work schedule is developed and tested with industry professionals |
5 | Prepare design documentation | 5.1 | Design drawings are completed with layout and specifications for structural, non-structural and service information |
| | 5.2 | Budget and project implementation schedule is developed |
| | 5.3 | Design documentation is prepared for client |
| | 5.4 | Design is presented to client and reviewed for further improvement |
Interpret work orders and locate and apply relevant information
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
Assess structural and non-structural elements of a site to determine implications for interior design and design structural aspects of interior space
Identify service aspects of interior space to complete drawings and specifications for interior design incorporating structural elements and services
Access and apply the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and resource information appropriate to interior construction
Establish drawing requirements and document construction details in a range of scales using correct notation of materials, techniques and finishes, and draft specifications for interior space structural elements and services
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area/volume and estimate material requirements
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, presentation of design/colour concepts, the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Initiate new ideas and work techniques in specification as necessary
Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
State or territory WHS 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
Role of Australian Standards and the BCA
Elements and principles of design, including liveability and accessibility
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
Relevant 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 and councils
Statutory planning regulations affecting interior design
Subcontractor roles
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 specifying structural elements, systems and services for interior spaces.