| Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit context includes: | WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate conceptual and analytical ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving customers or suppliers may be internal or external |
Design brief includes: | the aims, objectives, milestones for the design project organisational or personal profiles target audience budget timelineconsultation requirementscolour requirements image requirements function |
Appropriate personnel include: | trainers supervisorssuppliersclients colleagues managers |
Clients include: | suppliersmanufacturersprivate clientscolleaguesretailers the public |
Aesthetics include: | consideration of appeal to a large number of people; products are pleasing to the eye of many who view it |
Materials include: | solid timber (native and imported) manufactured timber productsreconstituted products composite materials plasticmetalalloysstone-based products glasstextilesfibreglassfoam synthetics cardboardpaper products any other manipulable substance |
Tactile includes: | that perceived by the sense of touch producing the effect of three-dimensional depth |
Manufacturing processes include: | the methods by which the product will be produced, these steps entail working from working drawings and specifications, producing components utilising machine operations, assembly of the components and finishing techniques |
Environmental impacts include: | how the making and use of finishes effects the environment and how its continued use will affect those in the areaenergy consumption in applying the materialgreenhouse gases createdwaste levels and resource utilisationwhat impact will be felt by reducing or stopping use of the finish |
Longevity and restorability include: | an analysis of how long the finish is expected to last, while maintaining quality of aesthetic value and how readily the finish can be upgraded, repaired or replaced |
Hazards include: | overweight loadsbowing or cupping material causing collapse materials handling incidents splinterschips or fragments being lodged in the hands or eyes |
Critical analysis includes: | comparing contrastingreflectingcritiquingconsidering merit discussion debate |
Elements of design include: | lineshapeform (geometric or organic) texturecolour function |
Principles of design include: | balance proportion (symmetry and asymmetry) harmonycontrastpatternmovementrhythmunitystylefocusscaledominantsub-dominant subordinate relationshipemphasisproximityalignmentspaceanthropometryergonomicsarrangement workload materials handling capacity skills available equipment capabilitiesaesthetic relationstension development methods |
| Technology and manufacturing processes include: | volume and custom production processes computer-aided design (CAD) software programs digital design tools machinery tools manufacturing techniques laser cutting water jet cutting computer numerically controlled (CNC) router cutting foundries and casting soft furnishing technology |
| Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures include: | work procedures/instructions manufacturer specifications and instructions standard forms of workplace process and proceduresorganisation work specifications and requirements legislation, regulations and codes of practice quality and Australian Standards and procedures |