| 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 milestonesorganisational or personal profiles and aims image requirements and function target market budgettimelinesconsultation requirements colour requirements |
Clients include: | suppliersmanufacturersprivate clientscolleaguesretailers the public |
Parameters include: | scope of briefapproval to make changes effect or feel trying to be achieved functionality (short and long term) budget restrictions established timelines |
Resources include: | computers computer softwaredesign 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 |
Aesthetics include: | the consideration of appeal to a large number of people; products are pleasing to the eye of many who view it |
Colours include: | colour principles psychologyfundamentalscoordinationperception contrastharmony effects on spaceformulas colour wheels |
Soft furnishings include: | window treatments blindsawningstrimmingsbedding treatmentslampshadescarpetrugscushionsupholstery accessories |
Tactile includes: | that perceived by the sense of touch and producing the effect of three-dimensional depth |
Properties include: | durabilitylevel of fire retardancy fibre make upcompositiontextile usequalityenvironmental sustainabilitylevel of insulationlevel of light control useable width of fabric |
Manufacturing processes include: | the methods by which the product will be produced, these steps requires working from working drawings and specifications, producing components utilising machine operations, assembly of the components and finishing techniques |
Materials include: | fabrics and textiles, including sisal, coir and plant-based products natural flooring woolcottonpolyestersilknylon blends |
Environmental impacts include: | how the sourcing and use of materials effects the environment and how its continued use will affect the area the material was sourced fromenergy consumption in processing the materialgreenhouse gases createdwaste levels and resource utilisationwhat impact will be felt by reducing or stopping use of the materialwhen applied to window fittings, environmental impact includes:the amount of natural light made available from decorative solution in order to reduce requirements for powered light sources |
Durability and restorability include: | an analysis of how long the material is expected to maintain its structure and colour, while maintaining quality of aesthetic value and how readily the material can be repaired or replaced |
Window treatments include: | curtainsblindsawnings |
Pattern repeats include: | textiles or fabrics with a distinctive print and how often that pattern repeats within the applicable square metreage required for a project so as to meet conformity |
Floor coverings include: | carpets rugs |
Cost include: | the cost of products and materials together with the cost of obtaining them either locally, interstate or overseas |
Information and procedures include: | work instructions, including plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures |