Application
This unit of competency covers evaluating design project outcomes, including all aspects of the project against the requirements of the project brief, to make comparative judgements against evaluation criteria.
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 | Identify evaluation criteria | 1.1 | Project brief is analysed to determine key design requirements |
1.2 | Problems or underlying factors to be addressed by the project brief are verified | ||
1.3 | Communication requirements are identified for the project | ||
1.4 | Current industry design trends relating to project brief are researched and identified | ||
1.5 | Workplace and industry standards in relation to design presentation are researched and identified | ||
1.6 | Quality criteria that apply to design processes are researched and identified | ||
1.7 | Evaluation criteria are identified | ||
2 | Apply evaluation criteria | 2.1 | Drawings, mood boards and all associated documentation are examined to identify all features of the finished design |
2.2 | Finished design is evaluated against original design concept | ||
2.3 | The design and all specifications are evaluated against project brief to check consistency | ||
2.4 | The design is evaluated to identify how well elements and principles of design have been applied | ||
2.5 | The design is evaluated for consistency with current industry trends and influences | ||
2.6 | The design is evaluated to ensure client suitability, including adherence to time and budget requirements | ||
2.7 | The design is evaluated for quality and innovative elements | ||
2.8 | Processes engaged to develop finished design are evaluated for effectiveness in achieving final outcomes | ||
3 | Suggest design improvements | 3.1 | Factors affecting the outcome of the project are examined and documented |
3.2 | Suggestions are made for adjustments to design to increase its ability to meet criteria | ||
3.3 | Technical design skills are used to reflect evaluation outcomes and communicate improvements | ||
3.4 | Potential design improvements are identified and tested for viability | ||
3.5 | Selection, adaptation and introduction of materials, tools, technology and design processes are applied to design improvements | ||
3.6 | Compliance with intellectual and copyright requirements is observed when incorporating ideas from others | ||
3.7 | Evaluation report is compiled and produced | ||
Evidence of Performance
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
Evaluate three (3) design project outcomes, including one (1) residential and one (1) commercial design, against project brief and additional evaluation criteria effectively applying design elements and principles
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, make calculations, estimate material requirements and cost work
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, presentation of design/colour concepts, the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Establish a personal work methodology
Visualise 2-D notions into 3-D space and form
Manipulate a range of relevant computer software programs
Display critical evaluation skills, creativity, innovation, research skills and independent thinking
Experiment in both the planning of projects and methods of execution
Present design ideas
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 evaluating design project outcomes
Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for evaluating design project outcomes
Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA) applying to interior design
Elements and principles of design, including liveability and accessibility
Creativity and artistic relevance
Ergonomics, anthropometrics, proxemics and aesthetic values
Characteristics of materials, products and defects
Design themes and design development
Colours, furnishings and decorations
Product, material and finish types and descriptions
Evaluation and reflective practice techniques
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
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 evaluating design project outcomes.
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, 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 |
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 |
Evaluation criteria includes: | how the design: achieves project brief meets budget meets timeline meets client needs meets workplace and industry standards is suitable for end use and target market is suitable for current interior design trends and expectations complies with building standards applies environmental standards includes suitable access for people with disabilities and the elderly |
Finished design includes: | themes and concepts fixtures fittings and interior design products furniture soft furnishings and accessories colour and finishes specifications quantities quality |
Elements and principles of design, including liveability and accessibility, include: | balance similarity texture contrast size ground, volume composition orientation form structure 2-D space position proportion 3-D space repetition scale line rhythm pattern point symmetry tone plane |
Technical design skills include: | sketching and drawing computer-aided design (CAD) representations visual documentation specification |
Sectors
Interior Decoration and Design