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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Assess client product need
  2. Source and assess suitability of products
  3. Specify products

Required Skills

Required skills

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

communicating ideas and information

accurately recording and maintaining information relating to products

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

recognising and responding to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

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

accepting responsibility for given tasks

setting monitoring and satisfying personal work goals

learning of thinking problem solving and conceptual techniques

maintaining current knowledge of tools and materials

maintaining current knowledge of interior decoration and design techniques

using the workplace technology related to product and finishes specification including calculators measuring and recording devices computers

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation regulations standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for sourcing and specifying decoration products

organisational and site standards requirements policies and procedures for sourcing and specifying decoration products

applicable Australian Standards

basic understanding in elements and principles of design

ergonomics anthropometrics proxemics and aesthetic values of available product range

characteristics of materials products and defects

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

workplace information resources on products

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 source and specify decoration products to provide the client with cost effective options which meet the project brief requirements

Effectively apply design elements and principles to the sourcing and specifying of decoration products

Comply with legislation regulations standards codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for sourcing and specifying decoration products

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 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 sourcing and specifying products and finishes

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

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.

Products

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

may also include but not be limited to finishes such as paints, waxes, lacquers, stains, pigments, oils, plastic coatings, veneers, ceramics, stone, glass, textiles and other textures

Research

may include but not be limited to computer internet research, viewing swatches, studying the Pantone Matching System (PMS), journals (directions magazines), design shows, retail and wholesale outlets and trade fairs

Performance and characteristics

may include but not be limited to assessment of products to determine if they meet the requirements of the intended end use application and how well they do it, and the durability and composition of the product

Quality

may include but not be limited to an inspection system for ensuring that pre-determined quality standards are being met, highlighting non-conformances requiring intervention

Compliance

may include but not be limited to ensuring that the product meets with Australian Standards or ISO 9000 series quality standards and state and territory manufacturing specifications (where applicable)

Environmental issues

may include but not be limited to how the use of raw materials effects the ecology and environment and how its continued use will effect the area it has been sourced from, similarly what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping material from the source

Sustainability

may include but not be limited to life of the product, durability, maintenance and repair issues and what protective elements it may possess

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

Sources

may include but not be limited to suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers and designers

Costs

may include but not be limited to the cost of products and materials together with the cost of obtaining them either locally, interstate or overseas

Space

may include but not be limited to commercial or domestic spaces, rooms such as bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, living spaces, multi-purpose rooms, storage rooms, studies, offices, garages, rumpus rooms, media rooms, toilets, pantries, entertainment areas, halls and work stations