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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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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) |
Hard materials | may include but not be limited to paints, waxes, lacquers, stains, pigments, oils, traditional finishes, plastic coatings, UV protected coatings, liquid coatings, synthetic coatings, synthetics, paper, glass, vinyls, textiles, laminates, plastics, stainless steel, metals, veneers, ceramics and stone based products may also include but not be limited to solid timber (native and imported), manufactured timber products, reconstituted products, composite materials, plastic, metal, alloys, stone based products, glass, fibreglass, foam, synthetics, cardboard, paper products or any other manipulable substance |
Project brief | may include but not be limited to 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 |
Parameters | may include but not be limited to scope of brief, approval to make changes, effect or feel trying to be achieved, functionality (short and long term), budget restrictions and established timelines |
Client | may include but not be limited to suppliers, manufacturers, private clients, colleagues, retailers or the public |
Resources | may include but not be limited to computers, computer software, design software, computer aided drafting (CAD) software, colour boards, storyboards, swatches, Pantone Matching System (PMS), journals (directions magazines), artistic equipment and products and model making equipment |
Communication | may include but not be limited to 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 |
Appropriate personnel | may include but not be limited to trainers, supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers |
Aesthetics | may include but not be limited to the consideration of appeal to a large number of people; products are pleasing to the eye of many who view it |
Tactile | may include but not be limited to that perceived by the sense of touch and producing the effect of three-dimensional depth |
Application methods | may include but not be limited to spraying, painting, applicators, gluing, vacuum wrapping, rubbing and bonding |
Manufacturing processes | may include but not be limited to the methods by which the product will be produced, these steps usually entail working from working drawings and specifications, producing components utilising machine operations, assembly of the components and finishing techniques |
Environmental impact | may include but not be limited to how the making and use of finishes and materials effects the environment and how its continued use will effect those around you, energy consumption in applying the material, greenhouse gases created, waste levels and resource utilisation. Similarly what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping use of the finish or materials |
Longevity and restorability | may include but not be limited to an analysis of how long the finish or material is expected to last, while maintaining quality of aesthetic value and how readily the finish or material can be upgraded, repaired or replaced |
Hazards | may include but not be limited to toxins and gases released by some finishes, glues and materials which may be harmful to people if not used correctly |
Elements of design | may include but not be limited to line, shape, form (geometric or organic), texture and colour |
Principles of design | may include but not be limited to balance, proportion (symmetry, asymmetry), harmony, contrast, pattern, movement, rhythm, unity, style, focus, scale, dominant, sub-dominant or subordinate relationship, emphasis, proximity, alignment, space, anthropometry, ergonomics, arrangement, aesthetic relations, tension and development methods |