NTISthis.com

Evidence Guide: LMFFDT4014A - Research and select furniture materials and technology

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

From the Wiki University

 

LMFFDT4014A - Research and select furniture materials and technology

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan for material research

  1. Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending materials are verified and complied with
  2. Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  3. Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with OHS requirements
  4. Client requirements and desires are reviewed, confirmed and clarified
Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending materials are verified and complied with

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with OHS requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Client requirements and desires are reviewed, confirmed and clarified

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research materials

  1. Aesthetic requirements of the material are assessed
  2. New material technologies are researched and reported
  3. Tactile requirements of the material in relation to the design is researched
  4. Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the desired material are assessed
  5. Costs of materials are assessed and compared
  6. Environmental impact of materials are assessed
  7. Longevity and restorability of materials are researched
  8. Hazards associated with the use and application of materials, including handling, are researched
  9. Quality of materials are assessed and reported
Aesthetic requirements of the material are assessed

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New material technologies are researched and reported

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tactile requirements of the material in relation to the design is researched

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the desired material are assessed

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs of materials are assessed and compared

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environmental impact of materials are assessed

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Longevity and restorability of materials are researched

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hazards associated with the use and application of materials, including handling, are researched

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quality of materials are assessed and reported

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select materials

  1. Research information is critically analysed in the context of the design brief requirements
  2. Materials and their elements of design are promoted, research explained and evaluated for the client
  3. Materials and their principles of design are promoted, research explained and evaluated for the client
  4. Presentation of research information is made, highlighting the findings and rationale for the materials chosen
Research information is critically analysed in the context of the design brief requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Materials and their elements of design are promoted, research explained and evaluated for the client

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Materials and their principles of design are promoted, research explained and evaluated for the client

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation of research information is made, highlighting the findings and rationale for the materials chosen

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research furniture making technology

  1. Information sources on traditional, new and emerging technologies used in the production of furniture are identified and assessed for usefulness
  2. Traditional furniture making technologies are identified and their application analysed to determine advantages and disadvantages
  3. New and emerging technologies are identified and analysed for relevance in furniture designs
  4. Environmental and safety aspects of technologies are identified and implications for use assessed
  5. Information is collected and stored for future use
Information sources on traditional, new and emerging technologies used in the production of furniture are identified and assessed for usefulness

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traditional furniture making technologies are identified and their application analysed to determine advantages and disadvantages

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New and emerging technologies are identified and analysed for relevance in furniture designs

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environmental and safety aspects of technologies are identified and implications for use assessed

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information is collected and stored for future use

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select technology for furniture

  1. Research information is critically analysed in the context of the design brief requirements
  2. The relevance of technology to specific design solutions is determined and technology selected
  3. Presentation of research information is made, highlighting the findings and rationale for the technology chosen
Research information is critically analysed in the context of the design brief requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The relevance of technology to specific design solutions is determined and technology selected

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation of research information is made, highlighting the findings and rationale for the technology chosen

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Effectively research and select materials and technology to assist with informing the design process and arrive at a solution which meets client requirements

Effectively apply design elements and principles to the research and selection of materials and technology

Effectively research and select materials and technology in accordance with the concepts and design brief

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for researching and recommending materials and technology

Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to researching and recommending materials

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Guidance information for assessment

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to work briefs, basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information

accurately record and maintain information

use computer operations for internet access and searches

analyse performance characteristics

compare findings

communicate with suppliers

maintain accurate records

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and volume, and estimate other material requirements

maintain current knowledge of furniture design and production techniques

use the workplace technology related to the use of tools including calculators, measuring and recording devices.

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to researching and recommending materials

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for researching and recommending materials

elements and principles of design

aesthetic values

types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

characteristics of materials, products and defects

computer programs

research techniques

material types and manufacturing processes

technologies used in furniture production

storage systems and labelling

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

problem identification and resolution.

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

OHS requirements

are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures

requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying

Legislative requirements

are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation

requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage

Organisational requirements

may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Design brief

may include but not be limited to 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 and colour requirements

Appropriate personnel

may include but not be limited to trainers, supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers

Communication

may include verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and cooperative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language

Clients

may include but not be limited to suppliers, manufacturers, private clients, colleagues, retailers or the public

Aesthetics

are to include the consideration of appeal to a large number of people; products are pleasing to the eye of many who view it

Material

may include but not be limited to solid timber (native and imported), manufactured timber products, reconstituted products, composite materials, plastic, metal, alloys, stone based products, glass, textiles, fibreglass, foam, synthetics, cardboard, paper products or any other manipulable substance

Tactile

is to include that perceived by the sense of touch and producing the effect of three dimensional depth

Manufacturing process

may include but not be limited to the methods by which the product will be produced, these steps usually entail working from working drawings and specifications, producing components utilising machine operations, assembly of the components and finishing techniques

Environmental impact

is to include but not be limited to how the sourcing and use of materials effects the environment and how its continued use will effect the area the material was sourced from, energy consumption in processing the material, greenhouse gases created, waste levels and resource utilisation. Similarly what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping use of the material

Longevity and restorability

are to include an analysis of how long the material is expected to maintain its structure and colour, while maintaining quality of aesthetic value and how readily the material can be repaired or replaced

Hazards

may include but not be limited to overweight loads, bowing or cupping material causing collapse, materials handling incidents, splinters, chips or fragments being lodged in the hands or eyes

Critical analysis

may include but not be limited to comparing, contrasting, reflecting, critiquing, considering merit, discussion and debate

Elements of design

may include but not be limited to line, shape, form (geometric or organic), texture, colour, and function

Principles of design

may include but not be limited to balance, proportion (symmetry, asymmetry), harmony, contrast, pattern, movement, rhythm, unity, style, focus, scale, dominant, sub dominant or subordinate relationship, emphasis, proximity, alignment, space, anthropometry, ergonomics, arrangement, workload, materials handling capacity, skills, control, equipment capabilities, aesthetic relations, tension and development methods

Technology

may include but not be limited to manufacturing processes including volume and custom production processes, computer aided drafting (CAD) software programs and digital design tools, machinery, tools, techniques, laser cutting, water jet cutting, CNC router cutting, foundries and casting, and soft furnishing technology