Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify design objectives and success factors | 1.1. Information on design tasks is collected, analysed and maintained 1.2. Design workload is packaged into discrete, manageable design work units 1.3. Criteria for each design work unit are identified and key success factors and indicators are established |
2. Plan the design activity | 2.1. The scope of each design work unit is reviewed and personnel and material resource requirements identified 2.2. Design work units are programmed and scheduled in accordance with target achievement dates and resource constraints 2.3. The design work plan, including key success/ performance indicators, is processed and approved/agreed in accordance with enterprise procedures |
3. Implement the design work plan | 3.1. Resources, including human, material and equipment/ systems, are allocated to particular design work units and tasks 3.2. Designers are involved in finalising work preparations and processes, and in establishing key performance indicators 3.3. Coordination issues with supporting agencies and departments are resolved 3.4. Management responsibilities for removing inhibitors to achievements are satisfied 3.5. Progress reviews are carried out and support provided to the designers to maintain technical design standards and achievement targets 3.6. Design outcomes are prepared, finalised and certified as meeting the required specifications 3.7. Design outcomes are documented and processed for client acceptance |
4. Monitor and respond to design performance | 4.1. Performance targets are monitored to assess progress and to provide indicators as to target revision or other intervention response 4.2. Unsatisfactory performance is identified and prompt action is taken to rectify the situation 4.3. Mentoring/coaching is provided to support individuals/teams 4.4. Recommendations for variations to plans are negotiated and approved by the appropriate person/groups 4.5. Systems, procedures and records associated with documenting performance are managed in accordance with the enterprise requirements |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required skills research, collect, organise and understand information related to design management, including the relevant legal, technical, regulatory, fiscal, cultural, environmental and safety requirements communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of the management requirements, coordination of work and the reporting of work outcomes and problems plan and organise activities to optimise the use of resources and avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage work with others and foster the team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly determine resource and cost requirements create and apply systematic problem solving techniques to anticipate problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage use the workplace technology related to management, including computing/ computer-aided information management systems Required knowledge intellectual property law provisions design and production issues: fundamentals of the elements and principles of design the industry, trends and knowledge of product design product construction techniques and processes detailed knowledge of a range of materials research sources materials, fibres, trims, accessories and their properties and characteristics management issues: contemporary management and leadership practices enterprise resource management policies and procedures/practices enterprise fiscal management policies and procedures/practices quality assurance for design processes negotiation techniques workplace procedures and reporting process relevant OHS legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice |
Evidence Required
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. | |
Critical aspects of evidence | Locate, access and interpret relevant information Apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including the use of personal protective clothing and equipment Manage design within an enterprise, including: identify design objectives and goals plan design activities implement the design work plan monitor and respond to design performance Communicate effectively with design team and customers Maintain accurate records |
Resource implications | Access to real or appropriately simulated situations involving the management of design activities This includes real or simulated work areas, materials, equipment, and information on work specifications, customer requirements and quality standards, organisation procedures and relevant safety procedures and regulations |
Method of assessment | Assessment methods must confirm consistency, or the potential for consistency, of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts. Assessment should be by direct observation of work, evidence portfolios and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency. |
Context of assessment | Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant workloads, staff, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines. |
Range Statement
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 | |
Unit scope | The management of design involves clarification and confirmation of design objectives and goals, the resourcing and management of design activities and the processing of outcomes for acceptance by the client Activities may include: liaising with client and/or other functional areas identifying constraints to the design or proposal requirements compiling information preparing/confirming proposal and terms/ conditions Management involves planning, implementation and quality assurance and requires the application of human, material, systems and financial resources |
Unit context | OHS requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes and safe operating procedures Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OHS legislation, environmental legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations Work requires individuals to demonstrate leadership and organisational abilities, sensitivity, judgement and problem solving skills |
Workplace environment | The competency can refer to enterprise and client design ideas or requests The competency is used independently within routine and non-routine situations |
Information and procedures | Design workload requirements and specifications Enterprise, corporate and business plans Enterprise and design organisation budget and resourcing policy Summaries of materials, labour and overhead costs Organisation work procedures Legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice relevant to the product Quality and Australian standards and procedures |
Sectors
Unit sector | Furnishing Design |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.