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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Adapt and develop concepts as a result of design research
   • Criteria are established that are most likely to facilitate the achievement of the conceptual vision
   • Consultation is conducted with colleagues to develop conceptual thinking approaches
   • A range of spatial problems are examined to determine suitable approaches
   • Relevant ideas and approaches are researched, adapted and incorporated from other practitioners
2. Visualise design concepts using a range of modelling techniques
   • Capabilities of a range of 2-D conceptual notions are extended through 3-D modelling
   • The conceptual vision is refined based on ongoing experimentation using sophisticated modelling techniques
   • A sophisticated concept model appropriate to the brief is presented to the client and feedback evaluated
3. Manage and organise resource requirements for new work
   • Materials, tools, equipment and computer-aided design (CAD) applications are researched for the achievement of different 3-D effects
   • Resource requirements that arise from the use of techniques and experimental approaches are determined and organised for new work
   • Critical path is determined, projecting completion dates of each stage of the project
4. Develop extend and resolve spatial ideas through modelling
   • Experimentation is undertaken with a range of modelling techniques to explore and develop complex 3-D notions
   • Design elements and principles are applied and manipulated to assist in design development
   • Scale, volume and proportion are explored and manipulated as part of a design development process
   • A range of models are developed by hand or using CAD applications to revise and refine spatial ideas
5. Present a fully resolved interior space using sophisticated modelling techniques
   • Modelling technique is selected to meet the established criteria
   • Appropriate scale is selected to meet brief criteria
   • Resolved spatial ideas are accurately represented to scale
   • Materials and textures are accurately represented to scale
   • Construction, detailing and finishes are resolved and demonstrated through sophisticated modelling
   • Detailed model is presented to client and feedback evaluated

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:	work health and safety (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
Spatial problems include:	voids apertures thresholds atriums vertical and horizontal circulation systems public spaces multi-level spaces mezzanines transitional spaces staircases ceiling planes
Design elements and principles include:	balance similarity texture contrast size ground volume composition orientation form structure 2-D space position proportion 3-D space repetition scale line rhythm pattern point symmetry tone plane

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Performance Evidence

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

Use, apply and experiment with modelling techniques to explore a design solution and apply individual creativity to modelling

Fully resolve a final design solution using modelling techniques effectively applying design elements and principles to models

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, make calculations, estimate material requirements and cost work

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

Establish a personal work methodology

Visualise 2-D notions into 3-D space and form

Manipulate a range of relevant computer software programs

Display critical evaluation skills, creativity, innovation, research skills and independent thinking

Experiment in both the planning of projects and methods of execution

Present design ideas

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

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Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for modelling

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for modelling

Elements and principles of design including liveability and accessibility

Spatial concepts

Concept modelling techniques

Mass modelling techniques

Detailed modelling techniques

Model making techniques

3-D visualisation techniques, such as computer modelling

Features and uses of White models

Features and uses of Maquettes

Scale for design modelling

Proportion and proportioning systems

Structures in design contexts

Modular systems and repeats

Advanced 3-D geometry

Design process and progression of ideas

Environmental protection considerations for interior design

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution techniques

Design communication techniques

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