Required skills

communication skills to discuss potentially complex ideas and concepts with others and to engage in critical discourse about own work

creative thinking skills to explore and generate new ideas for design work

comprehension skills to interpret and communicate a wide range of potentially complex information about design concepts and technologies

problemsolving skills to explore and develop strategies and solutions to new design challenges and opportunities

selfmanagement skills to take proactive responsibility for own professional development

Required knowledge

current and emerging copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation and their impact on designers

current and emerging designers in the relevant design discipline

current and emerging trends and technologies in the relevant design discipline and the opportunities and challenges they represent

professional development information and resources available to designers

sources of information relating to work opportunities and career planning

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

development of own voice through exploring and experimenting with new ideas in making andor interpreting work

application of planned strategies to develop appropriate skills in design practice

use of discussion and evaluation opportunities to inform and develop technical and conceptual skills

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to the materials resources and equipment used in the development of technical and conceptual skills in the relevant design context

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

evaluation of candidate diary or log detailing the ways in which different experiences and opportunities have been used to develop and extend skills

evaluation of bodies of work that demonstrate the progressive development of skills

evaluation of a presentation by the candidate addressing the ways in which a proactive approach to skills development has been taken

Guidance information for assessment

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

Strategies for developing self as a designer may include:

Technical skills may include skills in:

Testing capabilities refers to:

Relevant media may include:

Opportunities to develop own skills may include participation in and/or attendance at, some of the following:

Developing own voice includes:

Sources of information may include:

Networks may include:

Promotional opportunities may include: