This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required to determine client styling requirements and select, source and place objects and accessories for visual effect in an interior space. Styling may be for residential, retail, or commercial environments and may be for permanent or temporary application.

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

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Confirm services with client

1.1. The range of services offered as interior stylist are discussed with client

1.2. Services typically provided to client target market are discussed with client

1.3. Suppliers appropriate to client target market are identified and ability to manage supply for the project discussed with client

1.4. Styling service to be provided is negotiated and confirmed with t client

2. Determine client style requirements

2.1. Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to styling a space are verified and complied with

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

2.3. Parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed

2.4. Communication with others is established and maintained

2.5. Styling requirements are identified and confirmed with client

3. Develop style design

3.1. Space dimensions are measured and needs of the space assessed

3.2. Sketches and drawings are prepared to illustrate the space

3.3. Plan layout is prepared taking into account artistic relevance and colour balance

3.4. Entertainment values and the effect on end users are analysed

3.5. Cultural and historical considerations are evaluated in respect of the space style

3.6. Styling requirements for the space are determined in order to create a specific style

3.7. Products, finishes and accessories necessary to complete the project are selected and costed

3.8. Materials and processes are specified

3.9. Costings and timelines are compiled and developed

3.10. Detailed budget is prepared to meet styling requirements

4. Create visual impact by styling a space

4.1. Products, finishes and accessories are sourced and organised to meet brief requirements

4.2. Visual impact is created by strategically placing objects into the space, taking into consideration design elements and principles

4.3. Installation of products, finishes and accessories is monitored to ensure the essence of the image or style is maintained

4.4. Arrangement is resolved to meet client needs and project brief

Required skills

determining requirements of the 'unseen client'

sourcing accessories including furniture, cushions, throws, rugs, vases, flowers, object d'art, pictures, wall hangings, kitchen implements, crockery, cutlery etc

styling and accessorising interior/exterior spaces

preparing specification 'shopping list' and costings

building relationships with clients and suppliers

creating visual impact or a experience within a space

working with other types of stylists

creating theatre or stage setting for a product

developing a schedule of services

styling for magazines

working to a budget

borrowing/renting accessories

display units, project homes and marketing suites

bulk buying

applying principles and elements of design

communicating style 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

sequencing operations

meeting specifications

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 styling a space

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for styling a space

elements and principles of design

client target markets including real estate agents, home owners or vendors, magazines and television, project marketers, display units, project homes, retail outlets/window displays

client lifestyle issues, personal taste, budget, clients' background, intentions and future plans, current fashions/trends

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

design themes and design development

colours, furnishings and decorations

sketching and drawing

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

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 style a space with the products, finishes and accessories to style concepts as part of the final solution to the project brief

Effectively apply design elements and principles to style a space

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for styling a space

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 providing interior styling services

specifications and work instructions

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.

Stylists

may include but not be limited to interior decorators or designers providing services to create visual effects in interior spaces

roles of a stylist include visual merchandiser in a retail or commercial environment, home stylist, magazine/TV stylist, stylist for trade show displays, display units, car showrooms etc

Client

may include but not be limited to real estate agents wanting properties prepared for sale, events coordinators requiring themed or decorated venues and retailers preparing shop themes or displays

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

Suppliers

may include but not be limited to suppliers of furniture, furnishings, accessories and fittings

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 for the project, organisational or personal profiles and aims, image requirements and function, target market, budget, timeline and consultation requirements

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

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 computer aided drafting (CAD) software packages. These usually contain project specifications

Layout

may include but not be limited to the plan of how a room will be designed and decorated showing the placement of products

Artistic relevance

may include but not be limited to the connection between creativity and the design theme

Colour

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

Entertainment values

may include but not be limited to comical, informative, meditative, sales focused or visually pleasing

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

Historical considerations

may include but not be limited to influences from styles, periods and movements over the past centuries and how this research may inform current projects

Products

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

Finishes

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

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

Materials

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

Costings

may include but not be limited to the cost of products and materials used during completion of the project, labour and overhead expenses

Timelines

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

Unit sector

Interior decoration and design.

This unit contains employability skills.