The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

Effectively style a retail display with the products, finishes, trims and hardware to promote trends and design concepts to potential clients

Effectively apply design elements and principles to style a retail display

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for styling a retail display

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 realistically 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 styling a retail display

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

sketching and drawing

collecting, organising and understanding information related to work orders, basic plans and safety procedures

communicating ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

accurately recording and maintaining information relating to interior decoration and design functions

working with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

using pre-checking and inspection techniques to ensure the tools and equipment are serviceable and ready to use

accurately recording and maintaining information relating to the design of products

recognising and responding to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

efficiently and safely contributing to innovative interior decoration and design processes

initiating new ideas and work techniques

planning and organising activities including the preparation and layout of own worksite and the obtaining and use of tools, equipment and materials to avoid any backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

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

clarifying and confirming work instructions

using 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 the full range of processes for styling a retail display

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for styling a retail display

basic understanding of elements and principles of design

concepts of ergonomics, anthropometrics, proxemics and aesthetic values

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

characteristics of materials, products and defects

computer programs

design themes and design development

colour, furnishing and decoration options

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 techniques

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

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)

Scope of brief

may include but not be limited to the aims, objectives, milestones for the project, the point of reference for everyone, elements and principles of design and may include organisational or personal profiles, target audience, budget, timeline, consultation requirements, colour requirements, image requirements and function

Client

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

Parameters

may include but not be limited to scope of brief, approval to make changes (legislative and planning), effect or feel trying to be achieved, functionality (short and long term), budget restrictions and established timelines

Resources

may include but not be limited to computers, computer software, design software, computer aided drafting (CAD) software, colour boards, storyboards, swatches, Pantone Matching System (PMS), journals (directions magazines), artistic equipment and products and model making equipment

Communication

may include but not be limited to 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

Displays

may include but not be limited to an effective display of a simulated and designed space to sell and promote ideas, concepts, trends, products and decorations associated with the outlet

Sketches and drawings

may include but not be limited to hand drawn images or ideation drawings completed freehand, drafted technical drawings or drawings produced on computer using CAD software packages. These usually contain project specifications

Layout

may include but not be limited to the plan of how a room will be designed and decorated showing the placement of design elements and decorative features

Themes

may include but not be limited to variations of colour ways (based on directions media), furnishing trends and decoration trends

Supplies

may include but not be limited to paints, furnishings, decorations and other internal fit-out products

Products

may include but not be limited to furniture, soft furnishings, floor treatments, curtain treatments, built in cabinetry or fittings, light fittings, lamps, picture framing, tapware, laundry fittings, bathroom fittings, toilet fittings and kitchen fittings

Finishes

may include but not be limited to paints, waxes, lacquers, stains, pigments, oils, plastic coatings, veneers, ceramics, stone, glass, textiles and other textures

Material

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

Costings

may include but not be limited to the cost of products and materials used during completion of the project, labour and overhead expenses

Timelines

may include but not be limited to the agreed project time span set and agreed for the project

Trims and hardware

may include but not be limited to haberdashery, cabinet hardware such as knobs and handles, light fittings, rugs, tie backs and curtain rods