Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse the project brief
   • Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client
   • Select work resources based on project requirements
   • Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols
2. Conduct project research
   • Identify and assess aspects of the space that impact on potential solutions through site analysis and measurement
   • Explore intended function of the space taking into account the position of doors and windows and any physical requirements for access and egress
   • Identify details of specific access issues through liaison with the client
   • Investigate and assess the impact of Australian Standards requirements
3. Generate design ideas
   • Generate multiple ideas that are sympathetic to the project brief, individual client needs and Australian Standards requirements
   • Explore, integrate and refine different options through a process of reflection and testing
   • Assess and review performance and characteristics of products in accordance with client requirements
   • Assess ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic principles in respect of the space, the intended products and universal access
   • Analyse sustainability and cultural considerations in respect of the space
   • Present and discuss products, materials and finish options with the client
   • Obtain client feedback and revise and refine ideas accordingly
4. Finalise design
   • Develop accurate drawings detailing all required measurements, dimensions and features
   • Develop and document detailed specifications based on client preferences
   • Estimate and document costs associated with purchasing and obtaining the products
5. Present design solution
   • Present final design solution and costing to the client or nominated person in a format suited to the nature of the project
   • Seek feedback, and agree to and record adjustments
   • Base adjustments to the final design solution on feedback without loss of design integrity and functionality