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Elements and Performance Criteria

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

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:

work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including legislation, material safety management systems, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, Australian Standards, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures, Liveable and Accessible Housing Design guidelines, and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Products include:

furniture

soft furnishings

floor treatments

curtain treatments

built-in cabinetry or fittings

light fittings

lamps

picture framing

tapware

laundry fittings

bathroom fittings

toilet fittings

kitchen fittings

finishes:

paints

waxes

lacquers

stains

pigments

oils

plastic coatings

veneers

ceramics

stone

glass

textiles

other textures

Research includes:

computer internet research

viewing swatches

studying the Pantone Matching System (PMS)

journals (directions magazines)

design shows

retail and wholesale outlets

trade fairs

Performance and characteristics include:

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 includes:

an inspection system for ensuring that pre-determined quality standards are being met, highlighting non-conformances requiring intervention

Compliance includes:

ensuring that the product meets with Australian Standards or ISO 9000 series quality standards and state and territory manufacturing specifications (where applicable)

Environmental issues include:

how the use of raw materials effects the ecology and environment and how its continued use will affect the area it has been sourced from, and what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping material from the source

Sustainability includes:

life of the product

durability

maintenance and repair issues

what protective elements it may possess

Materials include:

solid timber (native and imported)

manufactured timber products

plastic

metal

alloys

stone

glass

textiles

fibreglass

foam

cardboard

paper products

any other manipulable substance

Sources include:

suppliers

wholesalers

retailers

manufacturers

designers

Costs include:

the cost of products and materials together with the cost of obtaining them either locally, interstate or overseas

Spaces include:

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

workstations

Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Source and specify decoration products to provide the client with cost-effective options which meet the project brief requirements, and effectively apply design elements and principles

Maintaining current knowledge of interior decoration and design techniques

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

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

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

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

Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS 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 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

Relevant sourcing and decoration product problem identification and resolution

Workplace information resources on decoration products