BSBDES601
Manage design realisation


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the process of taking a design from concept to final realisation or production. It has a strong focus on planning, implementation and monitoring skills, combined with a sound knowledge of design and production issues and challenges in a given context.

It applies to individuals working in any industry context or design discipline who take responsibility for turning design concept into reality – a product or service of value to the end-user. This person could be an individual designer-maker or a designer working as part of a larger design/production team.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Plan realisation of design

1.1 Collect, analyse and maintain relevant information on the design

1.2 Discuss and agree on standards of work and monitoring requirements with appropriate stakeholders

1.3 Develop clear plan and schedule for design realisation, including key roles and responsibilities linked to timelines and budget

2 Implement and monitor realisation of design

2.1 Organise and/or allocate resources to achieve realisation of design within required standards, timeframes and budget

2.2 Liaise with others involved in design realisation to ensure obligations and quality standards are met within time, budget and technical resources

2.3 Maintain accurate, relevant and complete documentation in accordance with agreed standards

2.4 Monitor process to ensure integrity of design is maintained at all times, including through the process of challenging and interrogating own design work

2.5 Promptly identify difficulties or problems that arise in relation to realisation of design and take action to rectify situation

3 Liaise and negotiate with stakeholders

3.1 Establish and maintain appropriate communication channels with relevant stakeholders

3.2 Proactively seek and provide information to facilitate effective design realisation

3.3 Adhere to agreed terms and conditions or negotiate appropriate changes in light of changed circumstances

3.4 Negotiate and agree on revisions with relevant parties in a professional manner, to enhance quality of outcome

4 Complete design process

4.1 Finalise design outcomes in accordance with terms and conditions

4.2 Seek feedback from key stakeholders on finished design and make final adjustments as agreed

4.3 Evaluate completed design in relation to own work and overall process, to inform future practice

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill

Performance

Criteria

Description

Reading

1.1, 2.3

Collates and analyses textual information from a range of sources relevant to the design realisation

Writing

2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.3

Produces documentation using appropriate structure, language and context to articulate own ideas and positions

Oral Communication

1.2, 3.2-3.4, 4.2

Articulates clearly using specific language and appropriate tone to convey information

Uses active questioning and listening techniques to confirm understanding

Numeracy

1.3, 2.1

Interprets and uses numeric information in budgets and to determine work schedules

Navigate the world of work

2.3, 3.3, 4.1

Works independently and collectively within broad parameters, with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership of plans, decisions and outcomes

Adheres to organisational policies and procedures

Interact with others

1.2, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4

Recognises the importance of taking audience, purpose and contextual factors into account when making decisions about what to communicate, with whom, why and how

Fosters a collaborative culture within own sphere of influence, facilitating a sense of cohesion and commitment

Get the work done

1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.4, 2.5

Takes responsibility for planning and organising tasks to meet workplace deadlines, including those tasks that require liaison with other people

Applies formal problem-solving processes when responding to unpredictable issues and challenges that arise during the design process

Uses each experience to reflect on how variables impact outcomes to inform future practices


Sectors

Design – Design Process