LMFDN5006B
Manage furniture design

This unit covers the competency to clarify and confirm design objectives and goals, and to resource and manage the design cycle of actions to the point where the outcomes are ready for acceptance for production purposes.

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.