Application
This unit of competency covers sourcing, assessing suitability of, and specifying products used in design and decoration projects in a retail or wholesale sales environment according to client and project brief requirements.
No legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | |||
1 | Assess client product need | 1.1 | Client is engaged and design and decoration needs discussed | |
1.2 | Budget, time, colour and function parameters for decoration product are identified | |||
1.3 | Client documentation is completed | |||
2 | Source and assess suitability of products | 2.1 | Products are researched and suitable choices made for potential use | |
2.2 | Performance and characteristics of products are evaluated and recorded | |||
2.3 | Use requirements of the product are analysed for appropriateness to the application | |||
2.4 | Quality and compliance issues are assessed to ensure the products state manufacturer specifications for use | |||
2.5 | Environmental issues are considered in sourcing and selecting products | |||
2.6 | Sustainability of products is assessed in terms of durability and wear | |||
2.7 | Manufacturing standards and equipment are reviewed to comply with the chosen materials | |||
2.8 | Sources or suppliers of products are found and recorded | |||
2.9 | Costs associated with purchasing and obtaining the products are recorded and reported | |||
3 | Specify products | 3.1 | Products are selected according to the style of the space | |
3.2 | Final selection of products and finishes is compiled and verified based on the assessment of suitability | |||
3.3 | Presentation of the product and finish information is made to the client | |||
Evidence of Performance
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Source and specify decoration products to provide the client with cost-effective options which meet the project brief requirements, and effectively apply design elements and principles
Maintaining current knowledge of interior decoration and design techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures
Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
Evidence of Knowledge
State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for sourcing and specifying decoration products
Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for sourcing and specifying decoration products
Applicable Australian Standards
Basic elements and principles of design
Ergonomics, anthropometrics, proxemics and aesthetic values of available product range
Characteristics of materials, products and defects
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
Relevant sourcing and decoration product problem identification and resolution
Workplace information resources on decoration products
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to materials and equipment relevant to sourcing and specifying products and finishes, specifications and work instructions.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range Statement
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. | |
Unit context includes: | work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including legislation, material safety management systems, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, Australian Standards, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures, Liveable and Accessible Housing Design guidelines, and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving |
Products include: | furniture soft furnishings floor treatments curtain treatments built-in cabinetry or fittings light fittings lamps picture framing tapware laundry fittings bathroom fittings toilet fittings kitchen fittings finishes: paints waxes lacquers stains pigments oils plastic coatings veneers ceramics stone glass textiles other textures |
Research includes: | computer internet research viewing swatches studying the Pantone Matching System (PMS) journals (directions magazines) design shows retail and wholesale outlets trade fairs |
Performance and characteristics include: | assessment of products to determine if they meet the requirements of the intended end use application and how well they do it, and the durability and composition of the product |
Quality includes: | an inspection system for ensuring that pre-determined quality standards are being met, highlighting non-conformances requiring intervention |
Compliance includes: | ensuring that the product meets with Australian Standards or ISO 9000 series quality standards and state and territory manufacturing specifications (where applicable) |
Environmental issues include: | how the use of raw materials effects the ecology and environment and how its continued use will affect the area it has been sourced from, and what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping material from the source |
Sustainability includes: | life of the product durability maintenance and repair issues what protective elements it may possess |
Materials include: | solid timber (native and imported) manufactured timber products plastic metal alloys stone glass textiles fibreglass foam cardboard paper products any other manipulable substance |
Sources include: | suppliers wholesalers retailers manufacturers designers |
Costs include: | the cost of products and materials together with the cost of obtaining them either locally, interstate or overseas |
Spaces include: | commercial or domestic spaces rooms, such as: bedrooms bathrooms kitchens laundries living spaces multi-purpose rooms storage rooms studies offices garages rumpus rooms media rooms toilets pantries entertainment areas halls workstations |
Sectors
Interior Decoration and Design