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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Analyse the project brief
  2. Conduct project research
  3. Develop design concepts
  4. Design the space
  5. Revise and refine solution
  6. Prepare a fully rendered 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

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

Relevant research includes:

similar products and typologies

materials

social and cultural influences

site analysis

site conditions

functional requirements

Information includes:

philosophy

Australian histories

cultural issues

spiritual issues

religious issues

histories of Australian and imported architectural trends

linguistics

aesthetics

politics

gender and identity issues

land and place

signs and symbols

criticism

new technologies

Site analysis includes:

a visit to the site to achieve a feel for the intention of the project brief and how services may be affected by it, identifying constraints of site and recording information and taking photos

Creative methodologies include:

brainstorming

word association

imaging

modelling

lateral thinking

application of a range of media

Presentation methods include:

mood board

concept board

3-D models

sketches

photos

Environmental implications include:

the use of raw materials effects the ecology and environment and how its continued use will effect the area it has been sourced from

energy consumption in achieving the material

greenhouse gases created

waste levels, resource utilisation and transport effects

what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping material from the source

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

Colours include:

colour principles

psychology

fundamentals

coordination

perception

language

tonal

translucent

contrast

harmony

effects on space

formulas

colour wheels

Finishes include:

paints

waxes

lacquers

stains

pigments

oils

plastic coatings

veneers

ceramics

stone

glass

textiles

other textures

Fixtures, fittings and accessories include:

furniture

soft furnishings

floor treatments

curtain treatments

built in cabinetry or fittings

light fittings

lamps

picture framing

trinkets

ceramics

trays

vases

carvings

baskets

pots

plants

candles

clocks

silverware

mirrors

frames

screens

floral displays

haberdashery

glassware

fireplace items

gifts

hand crafts

water features

photographs

pottery

personal items

statues

book ends

bowls

bottles

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)

elevations

sections

plans

perspectives

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

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

Design for at least two (2) residential interiors to provide the client with creative solutions that satisfy the design brief effectively applying design elements and principles

Draw using manual and computer based techniques

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 designing for residential space

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for designing for residential space

Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA) relating to interior residential design

Environmental protection requirements relating to interior residential design

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant design problem identification and resolution

Elements and principles of design, including liveability and accessibility

Creativity and artistic relevance

Ergonomics, anthropometrics, proxemics and aesthetic values

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

Characteristics of materials, products and defects

Relevant computer programs

Design themes and design development

Colours, furnishings and decorations