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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan for application
  2. Apply ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemics

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to furniture design

communicate ideas and information

prepare documentation

work with others and in a team to evaluate design features

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete assess designs

accept responsibility for given tasks

set monitor and satisfy personal work goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of ergonomics anthropometrics and proxemic considerations

maintain current knowledge of assessment methods

seek learning opportunities

use the workplace technology related to the electronic communication with colleagues and clients as well as documenting and presenting information

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation regulations standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for applying ergonomics anthropometrics and proxemic considerations to a product

organisational and site standards requirements policies and procedures for applying ergonomics anthropometrics and proxemic considerations to a product

elements and principles of design

ergonomics anthropometrics proxemics and aesthetic values

human body functions

types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use operation and maintenance

characteristics of materials products and defects

set up and operation of equipment

computer programs

product machining assembly and finishing techniques

sketching and drawing

storage systems and labelling

Australian Standards for product design

procedures for the recording reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

environmental protection requirements

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the RangeStatement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Effectively work through the application of ergonomics anthropometrics and proxemic considerations to a enhance a product for a design brief

Effectively apply design elements and principles to the application of ergonomics anthropometrics and proxemic considerations to a product

Effectively applying ergonomics anthropometrics and proxemic considerations to a product in accordance with a design brief

Comply with legislation regulations standards codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for applying ergonomics anthropometrics and proxemic considerations to a product

Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge other than confirmatory questions will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to applying ergonomics anthropometrics and proxemic considerations to a product

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

OHS requirements

are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures

requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying

Legislative requirements

are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation

requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage

Organisational requirements

may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Design brief

may include but not be limited to client needs and objectives, client aims and objectives and criteria for evaluation, milestones for the design project, organisational or personal profiles and aims, image requirements and function, target market, budget, timeline and consultation requirements

Appropriate personnel

may include but not be limited to trainers, supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers

Client

may include but not be limited to suppliers, manufacturers, private clients, colleagues, retailers or the public

Communication

may include verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and cooperative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language

Elements of design

may include but not be limited to line, shape, form (geometric or organic), texture, colour, and function

Principles of design

may include but not be limited to balance, proportion (symmetry, asymmetry), harmony, contrast, pattern, movement, rhythm, unity, style, focus, scale, dominant, sub dominant or subordinate relationship, emphasis, proximity, alignment, space, anthropometry, ergonomics, arrangement, workload, materials handling capacity, skills, control, equipment capabilities, aesthetic relations, tension and development methods

Concepts

are to include ideas generated to respond to the design brief through both ideation drawings or sketching and written explanation

Ergonomics

are to include the study of the efficiency of persons in their working environment

Anthropometrics

are to include the scientific study of the measurements of the human body

Proxemics

are to include the study of socially conditioned spatial factors in ordinary human relations

Maquette

is to include a miniature version of the intended final product to establish if the elements and principles of design have been achieved. These are usually produced from cardboard or scrap timber

Prototype

is usually a full size replica of the intended product outcome based on concept sketches and free hand development drawings, these are usually produced from stiff cardboard, scrap timber or possibly even moulding clay

Working drawings

may include but not be limited to drafted technical drawings or drawings produced on computer using computer aided drafting software packages. These usually contain project specifications

Specifications

are to include the measurements, procedures by which a product is constructed and materials to be utilised

Manufacturing process

may include but not be limited to the methods by which the product will be produced, these steps usually entail working from working drawings and specifications, producing components utilising machine operations, assembly of the components and finishing techniques