Application
This unit of competency covers researching, specifying and recommending innovative and cost-effective styles, technologies and decorative solutions to enhance and complement interior design schemes using soft furnishings.
No licensing, 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 project requirements | 1.1 | Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending decorative solutions 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 | Intended applications and effects for the windows, furniture and soft furnishings are identified | |||
2 | Determine decorative treatments for windows and openings | 2.1 | Window treatments, their application and fixing technologies are researched to determine suitability for client requirements | |
2.2 | New technologies in window treatments are researched and relevance for decorative project s identified | |||
2.3 | The types of openings and their requirements are identified and a range of possible creative solutions determined | |||
2.4 | Window or opening is measured and details recorded accurately for a range of window treatments | |||
2.5 | Fabric requirements are calculated and manufacturing requirements determined for a range of window treatments taking into consideration pattern repeats | |||
3 | Specify furniture transformation | 3.1 | Methods of transforming a range of furniture and furnishings are researched | |
3.2 | Design considerations are investigated and assessed against the project brief | |||
3.3 | Fabrics and materials are selected for furniture | |||
3.4 | Furniture transformation ideas are documented and specified | |||
3.5 | Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget | |||
4 | Specify soft floor coverings | 4.1 | Range of floor coverings available for application are identified and analysed to determine most suitable fit | |
4.2 | New technologies in flooring are researched and relevance for decorative project identified | |||
4.3 | The features, limitations and environmental impact of selected floor covering is assessed against performance requirements and environmental standards | |||
4.4 | Floor area is measured and specifications recorded for flooring solution | |||
4.5 | Costs are calculated and assessed against project budget | |||
5 | Specify soft furnishings | 5.1 | Soft furnishings are selected to meet the requirements of the brief and the overall design scheme | |
5.2 | Specifications are documented to record colour, sizing, style and fabric details | |||
5.3 | Arrangement of soft furnishings is documented in design schedules | |||
5.4 | Costs of soft furnishings are calculated and assessed against project budget | |||
6 | Document and present decorative recommendations | 6.1 | Innovative design solution to brief is presented taking into consideration parameters of design brief | |
6.2 | Fabrics, furnishings and fixing technologies are selected taking into consideration parameters of project brief | |||
6.3 | Specifications are documented for all treatment recommendations | |||
6.4 | Schedule is presented that includes both high and low costing to support design solution | |||
6.5 | Solution to brief is visualised graphically and in 3-D form | |||
6.6 | Sample board is created to enhance and support the design intention | |||
6.7 | Feedback and follow up is instigated and maintained with the 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
Research and recommend decorative treatments for interior design schemes using soft furnishings for windows, flooring and furniture to meet the design requirements of at least two (2) project briefs effectively applying design elements and principles to recommended decorative solution
Visually present decorative solutions to illustrate how ideas meet overall design requirements correctly calculating quantities and costing required
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 researching and recommending decorative treatments
organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for researching and recommending decorative treatments
Elements and principles of design, including liveability and accessibility
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
Soft material types and textiles
Design themes and design development
Colours, furnishings and decoration options
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 researching and recommending soft furnishings.
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 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 |
Research includes: | internet magazines catalogues retail or wholesale outlets books site visits |
Pattern repeats include: | textiles or fabrics with a distinctive print and how often that pattern repeats within the applicable square metreage required for a project so as to meet conformity |
Environmental impacts include: | how the sourcing and use of materials effects the environment and how its continued use will affect the area the material was sourced from energy consumption in processing the material greenhouse gases created waste levels and resource utilisation what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping use of the material when applied to window fittings, environmental impact may include: the amount of natural light made available from decorative solution in order to reduce requirements for powered light sources |
Soft furnishings include: | window treatments and curtains blinds awnings trimmings bedding treatments lampshades carpets rugs cushions upholstery accessories |
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