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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify presentation requirements from project brief
  2. Prepare materials board
  3. Prepare for client presentation

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, Liveable and Accessible Housing Design guidelines, and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individual to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving, plus self-management and learning skills

Project brief includes:

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

colour requirements

Parameters include:

scope of brief

approval to make changes

effect or feel trying to be achieved

functionality (short and long term)

budget restrictions

established timelines

Clients include:

suppliers

manufacturers

private clients

colleagues

retailers

the public

Resources include:

computers

computer software

design software

computer-aided design (CAD) software

colour boards

storyboards

swatches

product based colour systems, such as Munsell or similar

colour matching system, such as Pantone Matching System (PMS)

journals (directions magazines)

artistic equipment and products

model making equipment

Substrates include:

mat board

sponge board

frames

mounts

3-D relief boards

Samples include:

fabric

paint

laminate

stone

Colours include:

colour principles

psychology

fundamentals

coordination

perception

language

tonal

translucent

contrast

harmony

effects on space

formulas and colour wheels

hue

chromaticity

saturation

value

luminance

tints

tones

shades

complimentary

primary

secondary

tertiary colours

Fabric swatches include:

small pieces of fabric cut as samples from rolls of fabric, or commercial display fabric swatches used for retail purposes

Paint swatches include:

painted cards or commercially available paint cards (available free in paint and hardware shops)

Visual information includes:

photographs

magazine clippings

drawings

sketches

Themes include:

variations of colour ways (based on directions media), furnishing trends and decoration trends

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

Accessories include:

haberdashery

cabinet hardware, such as knobs and handles

light fittings

rugs

tie backs

curtain rods

Secure fixing includes:

spray glue (in booth with extraction fan)

double-sided tape

blue tack

Velcro

Drawings include:

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)

Materials board include:

a presentation on board displaying the colour usage and coordination with surface finishes, materials and textiles used throughout the project

Presentation methodology includes:

a justification of the selections made for the decoration or design proposal

a visual presentation and prepared script to accompany the colour board

Multimedia includes:

presentation boards

portfolios

photography

data projectors

video

other forms of multimedia

Computer-based strategies include:

PowerPoint presentations

CAD demonstrations

written presentations

other scenarios utilising different software applications

Information and procedures include:

work instructions, including plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures


Performance Evidence

Interpret work orders 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

Prepare a materials board for client presentation to provide the client with cost-effective options which meet the project brief requirements effectively applying design elements and principles

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

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, presentation of design/colour concepts, the reporting of work outcomes and problems

Initiate new ideas and work techniques

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 preparing a materials board and client presentation

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for preparing a materials board and client presentation

Creativity and artistic relevance

Types of equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Characteristics of materials, products and defects

Relevant decoration and design computer programs

Design themes and design development

Colour, furnishing and decoration options

Psychology of colours

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

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution