Required skills

communication skills to articulate and debate complex concepts

critical thinking skills to analyse complex information and to develop and substantiate own positions and responses to theories and thinking around design

literacy skills to research information dealing with complex concepts and theories

selfmanagement skills to develop and substantiate own views and ideas

Required knowledge

different theories of design including different historical perspectives and current and emerging thinking

relationship between theories of design and design in practice in a particular work or broader social context

relationships similarities and differences at a conceptual and practical level between the concepts of design innovation and creativity

systemic impacts on design social economic political and environmental

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

research into past current and emerging theories of design

development of substantiated positions on design and its application in response to own analysis and research

knowledge of different theories and thinking on design and its application in different social and work contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

use of current and emerging sources of information and thinking on design

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 research undertaken by the candidate into design theory and its application

evaluation of candidates participation in discussion and debate on theories of design

Guidance information for assessment

The design process does not occur in isolation Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Research techniques may include:

New, emerging and alternative sources of ideas and thinking may include:

Critical analysis may involve:

Theoretical perspectives and thinking may be:

Own professional and personal experience may include:

Benefits to individuals, businesses and communities may include:

Substantiated positions may be positions which are:

Clarity of thought and conceptual understanding may be demonstrated by: