The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Effectively establish requirements for the creative direction of a design brief

Collect and analyse the implications of information relating to the design brief

Effectively establish criteria for the intended solutions to meet the requirements of the design brief

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for developing a design brief

Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to developing a design brief

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Guidance information for assessment

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

preparing and presenting research information

collecting, organising and understanding information

communicating ideas and information

presenting ideas visually

accurately recording and maintaining information relating to the design

working and communicating with others to gain information

recognising and responding to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

efficiently and safely contributing to innovative design process

clarifying and confirming work instructions

planning own work within the given task parameters

maintaining current knowledge of tools and materials

maintaining current knowledge of design techniques.

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to developing a design brief

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for developing a design brief

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

elements and principles of design

ergonomic, anthropometric, social and cultural issues relating to design

design processes

research techniques

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

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

historical design styles and movements

current ethical issues in society affecting designs

current market segments

aesthetic aspect of elements and principles in 3-D design

materials and finishes

construction technologies

techniques for the preparation and presentation of research information.

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

OHS requirements

are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures

requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying

Legislative requirements

are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation

requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage

Organisational requirements

may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Client

may include but not be limited to suppliers, manufacturers, private clients, colleagues, retailers or the public

Final product

may include but not be limited to items which are functional, applied, commercial or artistic, interior designs, furniture designs and interior decoration plans

Communication

may include verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and cooperative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language

Design brief

may include but not be limited to client needs and objectives, client aims and objectives and criteria for evaluation, milestones for the design project, organisational or personal profiles and aims, image requirements and function, target market, budget, timeline and consultation requirements

Areas for research

may include but not be limited to similar products and typologies, materials, social and cultural influences, site analysis, site conditions, functional requirements, target market characteristics and needs, relevant standards and regulations applying to product design

Environmental issues

may include but not be limited to use of renewable resources, energy efficiency, conservation of resources, recycling, waste/by-products/emissions and environmental consciousness/green design

Information

may include but not be limited to industry codes and symbols, Australian and international standards and regulations, historical literature on design styles and movement, ethical reference material, supplier's material data sheets, ergonomic, anthropometric statistical information, market research documents, photographic reference material, site plans and drawings

Documentation

may include but not be limited to working notes, hand written records, typed information and reports, diagrams, sketches, tables, matrixes, images and visual essays

Concepts

are to include ideas generated to respond to the design brief through both ideation drawings or sketching and written explanation

Sketches

may include but not be limited to hand drawn images or ideation drawings completed freehand