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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify evaluation criteria
  2. Apply evaluation criteria
  3. Suggest design improvements

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

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

Evaluation criteria includes:

how the design:

achieves project brief

meets budget

meets timeline

meets client needs

meets workplace and industry standards

is suitable for end use and target market

is suitable for current interior design trends and expectations

complies with building standards

applies environmental standards

includes suitable access for people with disabilities and the elderly

Finished design includes:

themes and concepts

fixtures

fittings and interior design products

furniture

soft furnishings and accessories

colour and finishes

specifications

quantities

quality

Elements and principles of design, including liveability and accessibility, 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

Technical design skills include:

sketching and drawing

computer-aided design (CAD) representations

visual documentation

specification


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

Evaluate three (3) design project outcomes, including one (1) residential and one (1) commercial design, against project brief and additional evaluation criteria effectively applying design elements and principles

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

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


Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for evaluating design project outcomes

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for evaluating design project outcomes

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

Elements and principles of design, including liveability and accessibility

Creativity and artistic relevance

Ergonomics, anthropometrics, proxemics and aesthetic values

Characteristics of materials, products and defects

Design themes and design development

Colours, furnishings and decorations

Product, material and finish types and descriptions

Evaluation and reflective practice techniques

Sketching and drawing techniques

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution