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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Analyse the project brief
  2. Conduct project research
  3. Develop design concepts
  4. Design the space
  5. Revise and refine solution
  6. Prepare a fully rendered client presentation

Required Skills

Required skills

applying principles and elements of design

communicating design concepts

documenting and transferring information

reading interpreting and following information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintaining accurate records

communicating within the workplace

drawing using manual and computer based techniques

sequencing operations

meeting specifications

computer aided design techniques

clarifying and checking taskrelated information

carrying out work according to OHS practices

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation regulations standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for designing for residential space

organisational and site standards requirements policies and procedures for designing for residential space

Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia relating to interior residential design

environmental protection requirements relating to interior residential design

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

elements and principles of design

creativity and artistic relevance

ergonomics anthropometrics proxemics and aesthetic values

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

characteristics of materials products and defects

computer programs

design themes and design development

colours furnishings and decorations

sketching and drawing to architectural drawing standards

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

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

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 design for at least two residential interiors to provide the client with creative solutions that satisfy the design brief

Effectively apply design elements and principles in designing for residential space

Comply with legislation regulations standards codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for designing for residential space

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 designing for residential 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

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)

Project brief

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

Client

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

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

Relevant research

may include but not be limited to similar products and typologies, materials, social and cultural influences, site analysis, site conditions and functional requirements

Information

may include but not be limited to lifestyle requirements, cultural issues, ergonomics, anthropometrics, proxemics, costs, product performance and characteristics, and existing conditions

Site analysis

may include but not be limited to a visit to the site to achieve a feel for the intention of the project brief and how services may be affected by it, identifying constraints of site and recording information and taking photos

Creative methodologies

may include but not be limited to brainstorming, word association, imaging, modelling, lateral thinking and application of a range of media

Presentation methods

may include but not be limited to mood board, concept board, 3-D models, sketches, photos

Environmental implications

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, energy consumption in achieving the material, greenhouse gases created, waste levels, resource utilisation and transport effects. Similarly what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping material from the source

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

Colours

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

Finishes

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

Fixtures and fittings

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

may also include but not be limited to accessories such as trinkets, ceramics, trays, vases, carvings, baskets, pots, plants, candles, clocks, silverware, mirrors, frames, screens, floral displays, haberdashery, glassware, fireplace items, gifts, hand crafts, water features, photographs, pottery, personal items, statues, book ends, bowls and bottles

Design drawings

may include but not be limited to drafted technical drawings or drawings produced on computer using CAD software packages to architectural standards. These contain project specifications

may also include but not be limited to elevations, sections, plans and perspectives