Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine requirements of the bathroom design brief, research options, and make recommendations for materials, components and finishes.
This unit applies to individuals working in bathroom design roles. They analyse and compare product information from a wide range of different sources to inform a design solution.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify requirements of kitchen designs brief | 1.1 Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client 1.2 Select work resources based on the needs of the project 1.3 Identify and assess aspects of the space that impact on potential solutions 1.4 Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols |
2. Research options for bathroom materials, components and finishes | 2.1 Examine products used in bathroom applications and determine suitability to meet design brief 2.2 Research new material technologies and determine suitability to meet design brief 2.3 Select options for further analysis and design development |
3. Evaluate functional and aesthetic characteristics | 3.1 Use elements and principles of design to examine the appropriateness of materials, components and finishes for client requirements 3.2 Assess aesthetic qualities with regard to desired effect 3.3 Assess application methods and available expertise for the desired effect 3.4 Assess and compare costs and quality of materials, components and finishes 3.5 Determine waterproofing capabilities from product research 3.6 Examine sustainability considerations for materials, components and finishes 3.7 Research hazards associated with the use and application of materials, components and finishes |
4. Refine ideas and select preferred solution | 4.1 Explore, integrate and refine different options through a process of reflection and testing 4.2 Choose a preferred solution based on research findings and the key objectives of the project brief 4.3 Prepare a visual representation that communicates the key aspects of the preferred solution |
5. Make recommendations | 5.1 Present recommendations in a format and level of detail suited to the client and scope of the project 5.2 Clearly articulate and present rationale for the chosen solution and present to the client 5.3 Seek client feedback on the proposed solution 5.4 Make adjustments to the final design solution based on feedback 5.5 Accurately document and prepare specifications of selection for integration into design drawings and plans |
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (such as, language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance:
technology skills to research product options and present recommendations using digital media.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Sectors
Interior Decoration and Design