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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan research
  2. Conduct research and document findings
  3. Maintain currency with furniture styles and movements

Range Statement

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

timeline

consultation requirements

colour requirements

image requirements

function

Research sources include:

scientific texts

historical texts and journals

oral histories

journals

periodicals

images

objects

films

videos

microfiche

internet

technical information

stories

libraries

museums

universities

collection catalogues

Information includes:

philosophy texts

world histories

cultural issues publications

spiritual issues publications

religious texts

histories of furniture design

linguistics, aesthetics and political publications

gender and identity issues texts

place, signs and symbols

criticism

new technologies

popular media

Styles and movements include:

furniture designers and key figures, such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles Eames and Antonio Gaudi

schools and movements, such as Bauhaus in Germany, Federal style in the United States, and Art Nouveau in Europe

periods and styles, such as the neo-classical Adams style, the simple lines of Art Deco, and the asymmetrical style of Rococo

decorative details, such as:

rosettes

foots

hinges

mouldings

Research techniques include:

internet searches

interview

discussion

books

journals

films

documentaries

first hand review

Geographical research includes:

international

national

regional

local influences

Facilities include:

files

computer files

indices

databases

charts

diagrams

Documentation includes:

freehand drawings

sketches

ideation drawings

working drawings

computer-generated documentation

pictures

illustrations

photos

multimedia presentations

materials or theme boards

specifications

measurements


Performance Evidence

Collect, organise and understand information related to furnishing work instructions and work orders and safety procedures

Identify materials used in the work process

Research furniture styles and movements to assist with informing current design practices, challenging and adapting influences into current designs

Apply design elements and principles to the research of styles and movements in accordance with the concepts and design brief

Lead others and work effectively to improve production quality and outcomes

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices

Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity and encourage participation of employees in the planning of work activities and changes


Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to researching styles and movements

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for researching styles and movements

Elements and principles of design

Ergonomics and aesthetic values

Significant trends, designers and techniques and their influences on styles and movements

Characteristics of materials, products and defects

Relevant computer programs for research and documentation

Relevant research techniques

Presentation techniques and equipment

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution