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| 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) |
Conservation and heritage projects | may include but not be limited to interior spaces of historic or cultural significance requiring development or restoration in keeping with strict conditions and guidelines for the building |
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, target market, budget, timeline, consultation requirements and colour requirements |
Client | may include but not be limited to suppliers, manufacturers, private clients, colleagues, retailers or the public |
Parameters | may include but not be limited to scope of brief, approval to make changes (legislative and planning), effect or feel trying to be achieved, functionality (short and long term), budget restrictions and established timelines |
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, functional requirements, commercial application, heritage or conservation style, influences, conditions and heritage construction methods and materials |
Information | may include but not be limited to usage requirements, building and service plans, ergonomics, anthropometrics, proxemics, costs, product performance and characteristics, existing conditions, new technologies and restoration techniques |
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, taking measurements and taking photos |
Issues relating to the conservation and heritage environment | may include but not be limited to building standards, safety standards, guidelines relating to the specific commercial use, size, access, flexibility of structural changes, decision making processes, electricity supply, services available, building conditions, other occupancy, lease conditions, conservation orders and conditions, compatibility and matching of new and old materials and protection and conservation of features |
Environmental aspects | 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 | are to 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 framingmay 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 |
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. These usually contain project specifications |