Application
This unit of competency covers decorating residential interiors for interior decoration projects in accordance with project briefs by analysing the design brief, conducting research and generating decoration ideas and concepts to create a visual experience in a previously defined interior space. It includes selecting materials and finishes for surface decoration and arranging the objects and elements within the space. It does not cover skills required to alter established structural aspects of the building or building services.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking interior decoration and design work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Analyse the project brief | 1.1 | Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to decorating for residential spaces are verified and complied with |
1.2 | Project brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with client | ||
1.3 | Parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed | ||
1.4 | Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness | ||
1.5 | Communication with others is established and maintained | ||
1.6 | Problems or underlying factors to be addressed by the project brief are verified | ||
2 | Conduct research for the design | 2.1 | Areas for research are identified |
2.2 | Impacts of cultural, social and economic influences and trends are identified and analysed | ||
2.3 | Ergonomic and anthropometric influences are identified and analysed | ||
2.4 | Environmental issues are identified and analysed | ||
2.5 | Other relevant information is assessed and used to guide research | ||
2.6 | Design influences are prioritised for relevancy to design brief | ||
2.7 | Collected information is documented | ||
3 | Confirm the design brief | 3.1 | Design requirements are translated in a manner which is clear and concise |
3.2 | Factors affecting the outcome of the project are documented | ||
3.3 | Criteria for assessing and evaluating design concepts are determined | ||
3.4 | Final design brief outlining all the requirements is compiled, produced and refined with the client | ||
4 | Generate decoration concepts | 4.1 | Creative methodologies are used to generate a range of decoration concepts and themes |
4.2 | Concepts are assessed against the project brief to select most viable solution | ||
4.3 | Concept is presented to client using a range of concept presentation methods | ||
4.4 | Ideas are discussed with client and concept is modified according to feedback | ||
5 | Translate concepts into 3-D decoration ideas | 5.1 | The elements and principles of design that are derived from the concept are explored |
5.2 | A range of 3-D decoration ideas are generated from the concept | ||
5.3 | Surface materials, finishes, and colours are explored and assessed for their ability to express the concept | ||
5.4 | Furniture, fixtures, fittings and accessories are explored and assessed for their ability to express the concept | ||
5.5 | The allocation and arrangement of objects within the space are explored | ||
5.6 | 2-D and 3-D sketches are developed to document the 3-D space | ||
6 | Revise and refine solution | 6.1 | Planning is revised and refined, and ergonomics considered |
6.2 | Regulatory requirements relating to decoration are assessed to determine compliance | ||
6.3 | Finishes, fittings, fixtures, furniture, materials and accessories are selected | ||
6.4 | Colour scheme is selected to complement the space and create the required visual experience | ||
6.5 | Environmental aspects of decoration solution are examined and areas for improved sustainability are identified and incorporated where possible | ||
6.6 | Preliminary drawings are developed | ||
7 | Present decoration solution to client | 7.1 | Final presentation is prepared for the client |
7.2 | Final presentation is presented to the client with key features and benefits of the solution explained | ||
7.3 | Client is engaged to gain feedback on decoration elements | ||
8 | Reflect on decoration process | 8.1 | Client feedback and response are analysed to determine success in achieving client satisfaction |
8.2 | Own performance in the design process is examined to identify strengths and weaknesses | ||
8.3 | Areas for improvement are identified |
Evidence of Performance
Interpret work orders 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
Analyse a project brief to determine client requirements and work through the decoration process collecting the required information
Establish criteria for the intended solutions to meet the requirements of the project brief and effectively design at least two (2) interior residential spaces applying design elements and principles to provide the client with creative solutions that satisfy the project brief
Draw using manual and computer based techniques and visually and verbally present decoration solution
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area/volume and estimate material requirements
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, presentation of design/colour concepts, the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Initiate new ideas and work techniques
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 decorating for residential space
Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for decorating for residential space
Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA)
Environmental protection requirements
Established communication channels and protocols
Relevant decoration and design problem identification and resolution
Elements and principles of design including liveability and accessibility
Creativity and artistic relevance
Ergonomics, anthropometrics, proxemics and aesthetic values
Historical design styles and movements
Current ethical issues in society affecting designs
Current market segments
Aesthetic aspect of elements and principles in 3-D design
Ergonomic and anthropometric standards
Basic construction technologies
Techniques for the preparation and presentation of research information
Types of equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance
Characteristics of materials, products and defects
Relevant computer programs
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
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, equipment, specifications and work instructions relevant to decorating residential interiors.
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: | WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures, Liveable and Accessible Housing Design guidelines, and organisation insurance requirements work requires individual to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving, plus self-management and learning skills |
Project brief includes: | 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 colour requirements |
Clients include: | suppliers manufacturers private clients colleagues retailers the public |
Parameters include: | scope of brief approval to make changes effect or feel trying to be achieved functionality (short and long term) budget restrictions established timelines |
Resources may include: | computers computer software design software computer-aided design (CAD) software colour boards storyboards swatches product based colour systems, such as Munsell or similar colour matching system, such as Pantone Matching System (PMS) journals (directions magazines) artistic equipment and products model making equipment |
Areas for research include: | similar products and typologies and spaces materials social and cultural influences site analysis site conditions functional requirements |
Environmental issues include: | use of renewable resources energy efficiency conservation of resources recycling waste by-products emissions environmental consciousness/green design |
Other information includes: | industry codes and symbols Australian and international Standards and regulations historical literature on design styles and movements ethical reference material supplier’s material data sheets ergonomic and anthropometric statistical information market research documents photographic reference material site plans and drawings lifestyle requirements cultural issues proxemics costs product performance and characteristics existing conditions |
Documentation includes: | working notes hand written records computer-based information and reports diagrams sketches tables matrixes images visual essays |
Creative methodologies include: | brainstorming word association imaging modelling lateral thinking application of a range of media |
Concepts include: | ideas generated to respond to the design brief through both ideation drawings or sketching and written explanation |
Concept presentation methods include: | mood board concept board 3-D models sketches photos |
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 |
Colours include: | colour principles psychology fundamentals coordination perception language tonal translucent contrast harmony effects on space formulas colour wheels |
Fixtures, fittings and accessories include: | furniture soft furnishings floor treatments curtain treatments built in cabinetry or fittings light fittings lamps picture framing 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 bottles |
Finishes include: | paints waxes lacquers stains pigments oils plastic coatings veneers ceramics stone glass textiles other textures |
Environmental aspects include: | how the use of raw materials affects the ecology and environment and how its continued use will affect the area it has been sourced from energy consumption in achieving the material greenhouse gases created waste levels resource utilisation and transport effects what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping material from the source |
Drawings may include: | 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) elevations sections plans perspectives |
Information and procedures include: | work instructions, including plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures |
Sectors
Interior Decoration and Design