| 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 |
Hard materials and finishes include: | paintswaxeslacquersstainspigmentsoils traditional finishes plastic coatings UV-protected coatings liquid coatingssynthetic coatingssyntheticspaperglassvinylslaminatesplasticsstainless steelmetalsveneers ceramics stone-based productssolid timber (native and imported)manufactured timber products reconstituted productscomposite materials fibreglassfoam cardboardpaper products any other manipulable substance |
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 budgettimeline consultation requirements colour requirements |
Parameters include: | scope of briefapproval to make changes effect or feel trying to be achieved functionality (short and long term) budget restrictions established timelines |
Clients include: | suppliersmanufacturersprivate clientscolleaguesretailers the public |
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 |
Appropriate personnel include: | trainerssupervisorssuppliersclientscolleagues managers |
Aesthetics include: | the consideration of appeal to a large number of people; products are pleasing to the eye of many who view it |
Tactile includes: | that perceived by the sense of touch and producing the effect of three-dimensional depth |
Application methods include: | spraying paintingapplicatorsgluingvacuum wrappingrubbing bonding |
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 |
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 material |
Longevity and restorability includes: | 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 upgraded, repaired or replaced |
Hazards include: | toxins and gases released by some finishes, glues and materials which may be harmful to people if not used correctly |
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 |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures include: | work instructions, including plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures |