Application
This unit of competency covers assessing natural and artificial light sources of an interior space and making recommendations for light fittings as part of an integrated decorative solution.
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 | Interpret lighting requirements from project brief | 1.1 | Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending light fittings are verified and complied with | |
1.2 | Project brief is reviewed and clarified with client to determine lighting requirements | |||
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 | Available budget for lighting is verified | |||
2 | Assess natural light sources | 2.1 | Site analysis is conducted to assess the natural light and ultraviolet (UV) penetration | |
2.2 | Project brief and building plans are acquired to assess aspect and orientation | |||
2.3 | Window treatments and placement are examined to analyse their efficiency in controlling light | |||
2.4 | Selection of colours for walls, ceilings, furnishings and wall hangings are reviewed in their effect on raising or lowering the effect of light into the space | |||
2.5 | Characteristics of natural light are researched and reported in accordance with the project brief goals | |||
2.6 | Methods of light control and light control devices are assessed for their affect on natural light | |||
3 | Assess artificial light sources | 3.1 | Artificial light sources and their properties are assessed for adequacy in achieving desired lighting effects | |
3.2 | Environmental impact of artificial lighting devices are researched and assessed and current technologies identified | |||
3.3 | Location of artificial lights are identified and required changes to location to meet desired effects are determined | |||
3.4 | Affect of artificial lighting on the colour spectrum is analysed | |||
3.5 | Technical terms associated with artificial lighting are used to communicate lighting requirements | |||
3.6 | Special effects that can be achieved using artificial lighting are identified | |||
3.7 | Industry standards and requirements for artificial lighting are researched and identified | |||
4 | Select light fittings | 4.1 | Research is conducted to determine cost and energy efficient light fittings to meet the requirements of an integrated decoration solution | |
4.2 | Required locations of light fittings are identified | |||
4.3 | Light fittings are selected and specifications documented | |||
4.4 | Electricity board is assessed to determine potential complications with selected light fittings | |||
4.5 | Electrician is consulted to confirm costing and installation requirements to implement lighting schedule | |||
5 | Draw and present lighting layouts for an interior space | 5.1 | Lighting layout is documented using industry symbols and conventions | |
5.2 | Selection of light fittings are related to layout, including furniture, ceiling forms and natural light | |||
5.3 | Formats for schedules of light fittings are researched | |||
5.4 | Lighting schedule is completed | |||
5.5 | Costing are determined and documented | |||
5.6 | Lighting layout is presented to client | |||
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
Assess light for it environmental impact and ability to meet decorative requirements, and provide the client with cost-effective and efficient lighting solutions
Apply design elements and principles in recommending light fittings and provide a documented lighting layout and schedule
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 assessing interior light and recommending light fittings
Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures
Australian lighting standards and drawing conventions
Research sources for lighting
Ergonomics, anthropometrics, proxemics and aesthetic values
Natural light characteristics and controls
Design themes and design development
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
Relevant problem identification and resolution techniques
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 and specifications relevant to assessing interior light and recommending light fittings.
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 |
Light fittings include: | lamps ceiling lights wall lights spot lights flood lights |
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 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 |
Site analysis includes: | a visit to the building (home, office or other) to achieve a feel for the intention of the project brief and how natural light may effect it, to assess the level of radiation from the sun into the space and the angles and obstructions caused by other buildings, vegetation or man-made objects. It includes recording information and taking photos |
Natural light includes: | light emitted directly by the sun or reflected from it |
UV light includes: | light that is so blue humans cannot see it. A band of the electromagnetic spectrum between the visible and the X-ray. Photons of UV light are more energetic than photons of visible light |
Aspect and orientation include: | the direction in which a building or space is facing (e.g. north, east, south, west or any variation of this) |
Window treatments include: | blinds curtains awnings shutters shades window tinting |
Colours include: | colour principles psychology fundamentals coordination perception language tonal translucent contrast harmony effects on space formulas colour wheels |
Wall hangings include: | mirrors paintings etchings framed memorabilia certificates |
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 |
Characteristics include: | energy efficiency glare reflection intensity dynamic (not constant value) |
Methods of light control include: | window treatments sails building extensions patios motorised or automated devices |
Light control devices include: | motorised or automated mechanisms linked to window treatments |
Artificial lighting devices include: | dimmers wall lights light-emitting diode (LED) energy efficient globes incandescent halogen fluorescent discharge lamps |
Special effects include: | dimming spotlighting flooding brightness creating space creating focus |
Electricity board assessment includes: | identification of approximate age of board number of circuits safety switches signs of rewiring |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
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