Required skills

communication skills to share industry information in daytoday activities

learning and selfmanagement skills to take responsibility for ongoing learning and development

research and literacy skills to source and interpret industry information

Required knowledge

concept of a design industry what it means the typical questions and issues about whether a design industry exists and how a design industry relates to other industries

copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation and their impact on the design industry

current and emerging technologies used within the design industry

design industry including different sectors and their interrelationships plus the historical development of the industry

etiquette and ethics as they apply to key design disciplines within the industry

global nature of design activity

impact of convergence in the design industry

key design disciplines how they interrelate and key roles and responsibilities

key design industry terminology

nature role and functions of unions and employer associations including rights and responsibilities of employers and employees

obligations of employees including attendance ethical behaviour taking directions confidentiality work performance safety and care

obligations of employers including safe system of work and nondiscrimination

sources of information on the design industry and ways of maintaining current industry knowledge

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

Evidence of the following is essential

knowledge of the design industry design as a profession and the relationship between design and other industries

application of industry knowledge to work activities maximising effective performance

knowledge of ways to maintain currency in design industry trends and practice

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to sources of information on the design industry

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of different aspects of the design industry

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Information on the design industry should relate to:

Employment obligations and opportunities may relate to:

Information on new technology may relate to:

Opportunities to update knowledge of the design industry may relate to:

Issues of concern to the industry may be related to:

Information on ethical and legal work practices may relate to: