Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

LMFFDT5004A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop self as a furniture designer

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LMFFDT5004A - Develop self as a furniture designer
Description This unit specifies the outcome required to develop self as a furniture designer technically, professionally and artistically through research and reflection.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in the wide variety of furniture design and making operations. The competency applies to a custom furniture business or design support environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a Diploma level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the individual's job and authority.This unit requires employability skills in initiative and enterprise, problem solving, self management and learning in order to reflect on own skills and identify and act on opportunities for improvement. Teamwork and communication skills are applied when working with others in the design process and expressing ideas.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Critically analyse and evaluate products and images for visual aesthetics
  • Qualities of three dimensional principles and elements of design are identified and reviewed from reference material
  • Products and images are evaluated for three dimensional elements and principles and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
  • Cultural and psychological factors of visual appeal are identified from reference documents and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice and requirements
  • Products and images are assessed for cultural and psychological factors influencing their aesthetic appeal
       
Element: Use a visual language in own work
  • Own work is documented and collated
  • Works are analysed for contemporary visual aesthetic design elements and principles
  • Visual language is developed within own work
  • Visual language in own work is recognised and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
       
Element: Critically analyse social and ethical issues in contemporary society affecting furniture design
  • Details of social and ethical issues in contemporary society which may impact on the furniture are identified and documented in accordance with enterprise practice
  • Issues are analysed against the practice of furniture design and conclusions are recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
  • Conclusions are used to influence new design developments
       
Element: Recognise historical context of furniture products
  • Details of furniture from historical periods are identified from reference materials and existing examples and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
  • Historical design elements and details are identified in own design proposals and product
  • Contemporary design elements are assessed against details of historical periods and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
       
Element: Critically analyse and recognise the impact of art and design movements on the development of products
  • Dominant ideas and details of art and design movements are identified from reference material or product examples
  • Product proposals are assessed for visual attributes and results are recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
  • Design attributes are compared with the dominant ideas and details of art and design movements and results recorded in accordance with enterprise practice.
       
Element: Identify technical skills needs to improve own practice of designing products
  • Details of current design skills are identified and documented
  • Needs analysis for improvement of own design practice is undertaken
  • Details of technical skills required to improve are documented
  • Training opportunities for required technical skills are identified and documented
       
Element: Establish networks with other furniture designers, makers and other design professionals
  • Career relationships with other design professionals are mapped
  • New areas of network possibilities are identified and documented
  • New network contacts are established with other furniture design professionals
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Report on design principles and elements for at least three other furniture designer's product

Produce a documented folio of own work

Identify visual language in own work and further develop this through subsequent projects

Document ethical issues in design, manufacture and society in accordance with enterprise practice

Identify and document art and design movements elements and historical context in own product

Identify and document personal skills needs, including:

conduct and document a needs analysis on required design skills

prepare and produce a training plan and career map

establish and maintain networks with other design professionals

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

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

a realistic furniture makers product

specific information covering aesthetic appeal

historical context, art and design movements

details of enterprise practice

technical skills needs of contemporary furniture makers

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 other related units of competency

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to visual appeal of a product

communicate ideas, information with other furniture designers

prepare folio of work produced

work with others to create networks with furniture design professionals

identification of skills needs and prepare a plan to develop skills required

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

adopt a proactive relationship with other furniture designers

develop new networks

plan activities covering the choice of research methods, the preparation and layout of the folio of own work

use analytical methods to compare own work to social norms

clarify and confirm skills needs

plan reflection within given task parameters

accept responsibility for given tasks

set, monitor and satisfy personal development goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of art and design

maintain current knowledge of ethical and social issues

seek learning opportunities

networking skills

use the workplace technology related to the research and documentation of historical information

use electronic communication methods to develop networks.

Required knowledge

art and design movements

elements and principles of design

furniture historical periods

cultural factors on aesthetic appeal

psychological factors on aesthetic appeal

critical analysis techniques

contemporary techniques and technologies for preparation and presentation of design information

established communication channels and protocols

needs identification.

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.

Principles and elements of design

may include but not be limited to point, line, plane, volume, shape, form, tone, colour, surface, texture, scale, size, vertex, edge, face, position, direction, space, balance, movement, proportion, rhythm, repetition, pattern, relief, mass and movement

Enterprise requirements

may include but not be limited to legal, enterprise, 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)

Visual language

may include but not limited to the visual traits in work and proposals which communicate clearly information needed

Social and ethical issues

may include but not be limited to issues relating to social justice, environmental sustainability, biodiversity, cultural heritage and social responsibility of furniture makers

Historical periods

may include but not be limited to historical periods of furniture styles from Egyptian to deconstructivism

may also include but not limited to design schools and groups from the 20th and 21st centuries

Art and design movements

may include but not be limited to historical art and design movements, schools and groups from Egyptian to deconstructivism, and European design schools and groups

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Qualities of three dimensional principles and elements of design are identified and reviewed from reference material 
Products and images are evaluated for three dimensional elements and principles and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice 
Cultural and psychological factors of visual appeal are identified from reference documents and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice and requirements 
Products and images are assessed for cultural and psychological factors influencing their aesthetic appeal 
Own work is documented and collated 
Works are analysed for contemporary visual aesthetic design elements and principles 
Visual language is developed within own work 
Visual language in own work is recognised and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice 
Details of social and ethical issues in contemporary society which may impact on the furniture are identified and documented in accordance with enterprise practice 
Issues are analysed against the practice of furniture design and conclusions are recorded in accordance with enterprise practice 
Conclusions are used to influence new design developments 
Details of furniture from historical periods are identified from reference materials and existing examples and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice 
Historical design elements and details are identified in own design proposals and product 
Contemporary design elements are assessed against details of historical periods and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice 
Dominant ideas and details of art and design movements are identified from reference material or product examples 
Product proposals are assessed for visual attributes and results are recorded in accordance with enterprise practice 
Design attributes are compared with the dominant ideas and details of art and design movements and results recorded in accordance with enterprise practice. 
Details of current design skills are identified and documented 
Needs analysis for improvement of own design practice is undertaken 
Details of technical skills required to improve are documented 
Training opportunities for required technical skills are identified and documented 
Career relationships with other design professionals are mapped 
New areas of network possibilities are identified and documented 
New network contacts are established with other furniture design professionals 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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