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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify and analyse qualities and properties of one-off made furniture items
  2. Research product needs
  3. Prepare design brief
  4. Generate ideas in response to design brief
  5. Evaluate and develop design proposals
  6. Present product proposals to client
  7. Produce final product proposal information ready for making

Required Skills

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

Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to the needs for a furnishing product

communicate ideas information and advice to client to enable confirmation of design requirements plans and specifications

prepare design proposals

listen to clients needs

work with others and in a team understand product needs and produce design proposals

reviewing information provided and creatively generate proposals for a furnishing product

apply research analytical and mathematical skills to the identification and selection of materials and the selection of the appropriate production and construction techniques for the product

create innovative designs which satisfy the agreed parameters and consider but are not limited by other historical or contemporary influences

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

adopt a proactive relationship with the client

identify new enterprise opportunities when developing product proposals

plan activities covering the choice of design method the preparation and layout of the product proposals

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete technical details of the proposed designs

clarify and confirm work instructions

plan design work within given task parameters

accept responsibility for given tasks

set monitor and satisfy personal design work goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of making methods

maintain current knowledge of design methods

seek learning opportunities

use the workplace technology related to the production of technical information for production details

use of workplace electronic media to communicate with client suppliers and subcontractors

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation regulations standards and codes of practice relevant to the design of furniture maker product

ideas generation and conceptual development techniques

historical furniture styles and movements

contemporary furniture styles and movements

design methodology

current ethical issues in society affecting furniture makers

ergonomic and anthropometric standards

environmental issues in making a furnishing product

visual aesthetics of furnishing products

current market segment products

production methodologies of furniture makers

physical needs of product type

materials used to produce furnishing products

materials and finishes

making techniques for product types

costing techniques including overhead components

options and technologies for presenting visual information

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution methods

document control methods

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement 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

Comply with legislation regulations standards codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for designing and production of a furniture product

Identify the limitations and opportunities of oneoff design for furniture product

Produce and communicate three product proposals including customer requirements aesthetics materials and construction costing calculations for products materials and finishes

Document product needs analysis

Document visual references physical constraints

Document evaluation of initial product proposals

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

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

a realistic product need

specific information covering client needs

manufacturing capabilities

details of the product requirements and options

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 other related 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.

Legislativerequirements

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

OHS requirements

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

Organisational requirements

may include but not be limited to legal, enterprise, 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)

One-off made furniture

may include but not limited to furniture products that are made individually and are not mass produced. Characteristics include custom made details and fittings in the construction of the product

Inspirational information

may include but not be limited to catalogues, brochures, magazines, existing products, reference books and other existing enterprise design information

may also include but not limited to transferable technological ideas or concepts, natural or man-made structures and objects

Visual needs of the product

may include but not be limited to point, line, plane, volume, shape, form, tone, colour, surface, texture, scale, size, vertex, edge, face, position, direction, space, balance, movement, proportion, rhythm, repetition, pattern, relief, mass and movement.

Ethical considerations

may include but not be limited to issues relating to social justice, environmental sustainability, biodiversity, cultural heritage and social responsibility of furniture makers

Lateral thinking methods

may include but not be limited to suspending belief, looks for gaps of need, alternatives, daydreaming, creative leaping, filaments, brainstorming, six thinking hats and asking questions of norms and beliefs

outcomes of lateral thinking has no range by definition as it can not be predefined and not judged in the process of generation