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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify the decoration requirements
  2. Plan the space decoration
  3. Present decoration proposal

Required Skills

Required skills

collecting organising and understanding information related to work orders basic plans and safety procedures

communicating ideas and information and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

accurately recording and maintaining information relating to interior decoration and design functions

recognising and responding to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

exploring ideas

applying design principles

using mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate area and volume and estimate other material requirements

clarifying and confirming work instructions

planning own work within the given task parameters

learning of thinking problem solving and conceptual techniques

using technology related to the use of tools including calculators measuring and recording devices

Required knowledge

elements and principles of design

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

environmental protection requirements

problem identification and resolution techniques

Evidence Required

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

Effectively plan the decoration of a simple space in the designated timeframe

Effectively apply design elements and principles to decorate a simple space

Comply with established safe practices and procedures for decorating a simple space

Communicate decoration ideas effectively

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically 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 designing and decorating a small space

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

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

Project brief

may include but not be limited to the aims, objectives, any design requirements, image requirements and function, effect or feel trying to be achieved, budget and timelines

Simple space

may include but not be limited to a room within a domestic residence such as bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, laundry, living space, multi-purpose room, storage room, study, garage, rumpus room, media room, toilet, pantry, family room, entertainment area, hall and workstation

Resources

may include but not be limited to computers, computer software, design software, computer aided drafting (CAD) software, colour boards, storyboards, swatches, Pantone Matching System (PMS), journals (directions magazines), artistic equipment and products and model making equipment

Communication

may include but not be limited to 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

Sketches and drawings

may include but not be limited to hand drawn images or ideation drawings completed freehand, drafted technical drawings or drawings produced on computer using CAD software packages

Layout

may include but not be limited to is to include the plan of how a room will be designed and decorated showing the placement of design elements and decorative features, including plans, section elevations and other projections

Themes

may include but not be limited to variations of colour ways, furnishing trends and decoration trends

Supplies

may include but not be limited to paints, furnishings, decorations and other internal fit-out products

Materials

may include but not be limited to solid timber (native and imported), manufactured timber products, plastic, metal, alloys, stones, glass, textiles, fibreglass, foam, cardboard, paper products or any other manipulable substance

Costing

may include but not be limited to the cost of products and materials used during completion of the project, labour and overhead expenses

Timelines

may include but not be limited to the agreed project time span set and agreed for the project

Colours

may include but not be limited to colour principles, psychology, fundamentals, coordination, perception, contrast, harmony, effects on space, formulas and colour wheels

Colour board presentation

may include but not be limited to a presentation on board displaying the colour usage and coordination with surface finishes and textiles used throughout the project

Furnishings

may include but not be limited to furniture, soft furnishings, floor treatments, curtain treatments, built in cabinetry or fittings, light fittings, lamps, picture framing, tapware, laundry fittings, bathroom fittings, toilet fittings and kitchen fittings

Environmental qualities may include

may include but not be limited to use of sustainable resources, use of lighting, selection of furnishings and materials