This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in interior decoration and design operations of all sizes. Decorating for events applies to a retail, consulting or design and decoration studio environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a para-professional level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority.

This unit covers employability skills in teamwork and communication in order to work with others in the decoration process. Planning and organising and problem solving skills are required to apply decoration processes and initiative and enterprise are required to develop and sell decoration ideas. Self management and learning skills are applied to assess and reflect on own skills and identify areas for improvement.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Analyse the project brief

1.1. Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to decorating for events are verified and complied with

1.2. Project brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with client

1.3. Key requirements and parameters for the event are assessed and confirmed and constraints determined

1.4. Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness

1.5. Communication with event organisers is established and maintained

2. Analyse event information

2.1. Site analysis is conducted to assess the requirements of the space requiring work

2.2. Marketing strategy for the event is analysed and themes and concepts explored and evaluated in accordance with event objectives

2.3. Lifestyle requirements and key characteristics of the target market are assessed and confirmed with event organisers

2.4. Restrictions and timelines are ascertained from the event organisers

2.5. Intended function of the event display is ascertained taking into account movement of people around displays and other displays

2.6. Environmental considerations are analysed in respect to the space

2.7. Cultural considerations are evaluated in respect to the space

2.8. Ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic principles are assessed in respect to the space and the intended products

3. Develop decoration ideas

3.1. Products, materials and finishes are explored in accordance with the marketing strategy and discussed with event organisers

3.2. Product quantities and qualities are calculated in accordance with event budget

3.3. Performance and characteristics of products are assessed and reviewed in accordance with event requirements

3.4. Costs associated with purchasing and obtaining the products are analysed and evaluated

3.5. Colour options are explored and discussed for the event

3.6. Sketches and drawings are completed and positioning of products and accessories identified

4. Complete decoration proposal

4.1. Supplies necessary to complete the project are sourced and costed

4.2. Suitable contractors are sourced and quotes obtained

4.3. Specifications for materials and processes are developed

4.4. Work plan is developed and evaluated

4.5. Costings and timelines are compiled and developed into a full project proposal

4.6. Proposal is presented to client

4.7. Client feedback and response is analysed to determine success in achieving client satisfaction

4.8. Own performance in the design process is examined to identify strengths and weaknesses

4.9. Areas for improvement are identified

Required skills

applying principles and elements of design

communicating decoration concepts

documenting and transferring information

reading, interpreting and following information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintaining accurate records

communicating within the workplace

drawing using manual and computer based techniques

sequencing operations

determining specifications

computer aided design techniques

clarifying and checking taskrelated information

carrying out work according to OHS practices

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for decorating for events

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures

elements and principles of design

creativity and artistic relevance

ergonomics, anthropometrics, proxemics and aesthetic values

types of equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

characteristics of materials, products and defects

computer programs used to support proposal development

event display techniques

design themes and design development

colours, furnishings and decorations

sketching and drawing techniques

procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

environmental protection requirements

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution techniques

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Effectively develop decoration proposal for one event to provide cost effective options that meet event objectives

Effectively apply design elements and principles in decorating for events

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for decorating for events

Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically 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

materials and equipment relevant to decorating for events

specifications and work

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 assessment of other units of competency

Guidance information for assessment

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)

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 and colour requirements

Clients

may include but not be limited to suppliers, manufacturers, private clients, colleagues, retailers or the public

Parameters

may include but not be limited to scope of brief, approval to make changes (legislative and planning), effect or feel trying to be achieved, functionality (short and long term), budget restrictions and established timelines

Events

may include but not be limited to expos, design shows, private displays, trade shows, magazine spreads, newspaper articles, advertising, for local, national and international events

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

Site analysis

may include but not be limited to a visit to the event location to achieve a feel for the intention of the project brief and how services may be affected by it, recording information and taking photos

Marketing strategy

may include but not be limited to the overall marketing objectives and the strategies and programmes of action designed to achieve those objectives

Themes

may include but not be limited to variations of colour ways (based on directions media), furnishing trends and decoration trends

Concepts

may include but not be limited to ideas generated to respond to the project brief and client requirements through both ideation drawings or sketching and written explanation

Lifestyle requirements

may include but not be limited to influences such as religious, climatic, societal, lifestyle, living conditions, infrastructure, status and habitude

Restrictions

may include but not be limited to laws, regulations or policies which may affect a project or those working on it, such as local government planning approval, work site entry legislation, licensing or heritage laws

Timelines

may include but not be limited to the agreed project time span set and agreed for the project

Environmental considerations

may include but not be limited to how the use of raw materials effects the ecology and environment and how its continued use will effect the area it has been sourced from, energy consumption in achieving the material, greenhouse gases created, waste levels, resource utilisation and transport effects. Similarly what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping material from the source

Cultural considerations

may include but not be limited to demography, geography (local, regional, national), religious, climatic, societal, cultural, lifestyle, attitudinal, gratification, honour, living conditions, infrastructure, status and habitude

Ergonomics

may include but not be limited to the study of the efficiency of persons in their working environment

Anthropometrics

may include but not be limited to the scientific study of the measurements of the human body

Proxemics

may include but not be limited to the study of socially conditioned spatial factors in ordinary human relations

Products

may include but not be limited to furniture, soft furnishings, floor treatments, curtain treatments, built-in cabinetry or fittings, light fittings, lamps and picture framing

Material

may include but not be limited to solid timber (native and imported), manufactured timber products, plastic, metal, alloys, stones, glass, textiles, fibreglass, foam, cardboard, paper products or any other manipulable substance

Finishes

may include but not be limited to paints, waxes, lacquers, stains, pigments, oils, plastic coatings, veneers, ceramics, stone, glass, textiles and other textures

Quality

may include but not be limited to an inspection system for ensuring that pre-determined quality standards are being met, highlighting non-conformances requiring intervention

Performance and characteristics

may include but not be limited to assessment of products to determine if they meet the requirements of the intended end use application and how well they do it, the durability and composition of the product

Costs

may include but not be limited to the cost of products and materials together with the cost of obtaining them either locally, interstate or overseas

Colours

may include but not be limited to colour principles, psychology, fundamentals, coordination, perception, contrast, harmony, effects on space, formulas and colour wheels

Sketches and drawings

may include but not be limited to hand drawn images or ideation drawings completed freehand, drafted technical drawings or drawings produced on computer using CAD software packages. These usually contain project specifications

Accessories

may include but not be limited to trinkets, ceramics, trays, vases, carvings, baskets, pots, plants, candles, clocks, silverware, mirrors, frames, screens, floral displays, haberdashery, glassware, fireplace items, gifts, hand crafts, water features, photographs, pottery, personal items, statues, book ends, bowls and bottles

Supplies

may include but not be limited to paints, furnishings, decorations and other internal fit-out products

Contractors

may include builders, painters, tilers, carpet layers, sanders, cabinetmakers, curtain makers, picture framers, electricians, plumbers and plasterers

Quoting

may include but not be limited to a price for a project taking account of the sizes associated with the project, the cost of materials, labour and overheads

Unit sector

Interior decoration and design.

This unit contains employability skills.