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Evidence Guide: MSFID4005 - Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors

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MSFID4005 - Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors

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

Assess soft furnishing requirements for the project

  1. Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending soft furnishings are verified and complied with
  2. Project brief is reviewed to determine desired effects for interior space
  3. Parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed
  4. Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness
  5. Communication with others is established and maintained
Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending soft furnishings are verified and complied with

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Project brief is reviewed to determine desired effects for interior space

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Parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed

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Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness

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Communication with others is established and maintained

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Research materials for soft furnishings

  1. Aesthetic, visual characteristics and colour requirements of the soft furnishings are assessed
  2. Intended applications for the soft furnishings are analysed and reviewed
  3. New soft furnishing and material technologies are researched and assessed against the project brief
  4. Tactile requirements of the soft furnishings in relation to the design are researched
  5. Properties of the materials used in the production of soft furnishings are analysed and evaluated
  6. Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the materials are assessed
  7. Costs and availability of materials are assessed and compared
  8. Environmental impact and benefits of materials are assessed
  9. Durability, restorability and maintenance care quality of materials are researched and requirements for residential and industrial applications examined
Aesthetic, visual characteristics and colour requirements of the soft furnishings are assessed

Completed
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Intended applications for the soft furnishings are analysed and reviewed

Completed
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New soft furnishing and material technologies are researched and assessed against the project brief

Completed
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Tactile requirements of the soft furnishings in relation to the design are researched

Completed
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Properties of the materials used in the production of soft furnishings are analysed and evaluated

Completed
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Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the materials are assessed

Completed
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Costs and availability of materials are assessed and compared

Completed
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Environmental impact and benefits of materials are assessed

Completed
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Durability, restorability and maintenance care quality of materials are researched and requirements for residential and industrial applications examined

Completed
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Research and recommend decorative treatments for windows and openings

  1. Range of window treatments, their application and fixing technologies are researched
  2. New technologies in window treatments are researched and relevance for decorative project identified
  3. The features, limitations and environmental impact of window treatments are identified
  4. The types of openings and their requirements are identified and a range of possible creative solutions determined
  5. Window or opening is measured and details recorded accurately for a range of window treatments
  6. Fabric requirements are calculated and manufacturing requirements determined for a range of window treatments taking into consideration pattern repeats
  7. Window treatment is selected and specified to meet client requirements and minimise environmental impact
  8. Fixing technology is specified appropriate to selected window treatment
  9. Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget
Range of window treatments, their application and fixing technologies are researched

Completed
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New technologies in window treatments are researched and relevance for decorative project identified

Completed
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The features, limitations and environmental impact of window treatments are identified

Completed
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The types of openings and their requirements are identified and a range of possible creative solutions determined

Completed
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Window or opening is measured and details recorded accurately for a range of window treatments

Completed
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Fabric requirements are calculated and manufacturing requirements determined for a range of window treatments taking into consideration pattern repeats

Completed
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Window treatment is selected and specified to meet client requirements and minimise environmental impact

Completed
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Fixing technology is specified appropriate to selected window treatment

Completed
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Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget

Completed
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Research and recommend soft floor coverings

  1. Range of floor coverings, their application and installation requirements are researched
  2. The features, limitations and environmental impact of floor coverings are identified
  3. Floor area is measured and details recorded accurately for flooring solution
  4. Flooring solution is selected and details specified to meet client requirements
  5. Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget
Range of floor coverings, their application and installation requirements are researched

Completed
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The features, limitations and environmental impact of floor coverings are identified

Completed
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Floor area is measured and details recorded accurately for flooring solution

Completed
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Flooring solution is selected and details specified to meet client requirements

Completed
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Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget

Completed
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Document and present decorative recommendations

  1. Soft furnishings are selected to achieve parameters of design brief
  2. Specifications are documented for all soft furnishing recommendations
  3. Schedule is presented to support decorative solution
  4. Sample board is created to enhance and support the decorative intention
  5. Feedback and follow up is instigated and maintained with the client
Soft furnishings are selected to achieve parameters of design brief

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifications are documented for all soft furnishing recommendations

Completed
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Schedule is presented to support decorative solution

Completed
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Sample board is created to enhance and support the decorative intention

Completed
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Feedback and follow up is instigated and maintained with the client

Completed
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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Assess soft furnishing requirements for the project

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending soft furnishings are verified and complied with

1.2

Project brief is reviewed to determine desired effects for interior space

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

2

Research materials for soft furnishings

2.1

Aesthetic, visual characteristics and colour requirements of the soft furnishings are assessed

2.2

Intended applications for the soft furnishings are analysed and reviewed

2.3

New soft furnishing and material technologies are researched and assessed against the project brief

2.4

Tactile requirements of the soft furnishings in relation to the design are researched

2.5

Properties of the materials used in the production of soft furnishings are analysed and evaluated

2.6

Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the materials are assessed

2.7

Costs and availability of materials are assessed and compared

2.8

Environmental impact and benefits of materials are assessed

2.9

Durability, restorability and maintenance care quality of materials are researched and requirements for residential and industrial applications examined

3

Research and recommend decorative treatments for windows and openings

3.1

Range of window treatments, their application and fixing technologies are researched

3.2

New technologies in window treatments are researched and relevance for decorative project identified

3.3

The features, limitations and environmental impact of window treatments are identified

3.4

The types of openings and their requirements are identified and a range of possible creative solutions determined

3.5

Window or opening is measured and details recorded accurately for a range of window treatments

3.6

Fabric requirements are calculated and manufacturing requirements determined for a range of window treatments taking into consideration pattern repeats

3.7

Window treatment is selected and specified to meet client requirements and minimise environmental impact

3.8

Fixing technology is specified appropriate to selected window treatment

3.9

Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget

4

Research and recommend soft floor coverings

4.1

Range of floor coverings, their application and installation requirements are researched

4.2

The features, limitations and environmental impact of floor coverings are identified

4.3

Floor area is measured and details recorded accurately for flooring solution

4.4

Flooring solution is selected and details specified to meet client requirements

4.5

Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget

5

Document and present decorative recommendations

5.1

Soft furnishings are selected to achieve parameters of design brief

5.2

Specifications are documented for all soft furnishing recommendations

5.3

Schedule is presented to support decorative solution

5.4

Sample board is created to enhance and support the decorative intention

5.5

Feedback and follow up is instigated and maintained with the client

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Assess soft furnishing requirements for the project

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending soft furnishings are verified and complied with

1.2

Project brief is reviewed to determine desired effects for interior space

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

2

Research materials for soft furnishings

2.1

Aesthetic, visual characteristics and colour requirements of the soft furnishings are assessed

2.2

Intended applications for the soft furnishings are analysed and reviewed

2.3

New soft furnishing and material technologies are researched and assessed against the project brief

2.4

Tactile requirements of the soft furnishings in relation to the design are researched

2.5

Properties of the materials used in the production of soft furnishings are analysed and evaluated

2.6

Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the materials are assessed

2.7

Costs and availability of materials are assessed and compared

2.8

Environmental impact and benefits of materials are assessed

2.9

Durability, restorability and maintenance care quality of materials are researched and requirements for residential and industrial applications examined

3

Research and recommend decorative treatments for windows and openings

3.1

Range of window treatments, their application and fixing technologies are researched

3.2

New technologies in window treatments are researched and relevance for decorative project identified

3.3

The features, limitations and environmental impact of window treatments are identified

3.4

The types of openings and their requirements are identified and a range of possible creative solutions determined

3.5

Window or opening is measured and details recorded accurately for a range of window treatments

3.6

Fabric requirements are calculated and manufacturing requirements determined for a range of window treatments taking into consideration pattern repeats

3.7

Window treatment is selected and specified to meet client requirements and minimise environmental impact

3.8

Fixing technology is specified appropriate to selected window treatment

3.9

Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget

4

Research and recommend soft floor coverings

4.1

Range of floor coverings, their application and installation requirements are researched

4.2

The features, limitations and environmental impact of floor coverings are identified

4.3

Floor area is measured and details recorded accurately for flooring solution

4.4

Flooring solution is selected and details specified to meet client requirements

4.5

Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget

5

Document and present decorative recommendations

5.1

Soft furnishings are selected to achieve parameters of design brief

5.2

Specifications are documented for all soft furnishing recommendations

5.3

Schedule is presented to support decorative solution

5.4

Sample board is created to enhance and support the decorative intention

5.5

Feedback and follow up is instigated and maintained with the client

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 soft furnishings to assist with informing the decoration process and arrive at a solution which meets client requirements and effectively apply design elements and principles to the recommendation of soft furnishings for a minimum of two (2) integrated decorative solutions

Correctly calculate quantities and costing required to achieve decorative solutions

Visually present decorative ideas

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

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for researching and recommending soft furnishings

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

Relevant computer programs

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-solving techniques

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

timelines

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

Aesthetics include:

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

Colours include:

colour principles

psychology

fundamentals

coordination

perception

contrast

harmony

effects on space

formulas

colour wheels

Soft furnishings include:

window treatments

blinds

awnings

trimmings

bedding treatments

lampshades

carpet

rugs

cushions

upholstery

accessories

Tactile includes:

that perceived by the sense of touch and producing the effect of three-dimensional depth

Properties include:

durability

level of fire retardancy

fibre make up

composition

textile use

quality

environmental sustainability

level of insulation

level of light control

useable width of fabric

Manufacturing processes include:

the methods by which the product will be produced, these steps requires working from working drawings and specifications, producing components utilising machine operations, assembly of the components and finishing techniques

Materials include:

fabrics and textiles, including sisal, coir and plant-based products

natural flooring

wool

cotton

polyester

silk

nylon

blends

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 includes:

the amount of natural light made available from decorative solution in order to reduce requirements for powered light sources

Durability and restorability 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

Window treatments include:

curtains

blinds

awnings

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

Floor coverings include:

carpets

rugs

Cost include:

the cost of products and materials together with the cost of obtaining them either locally, interstate or overseas

Information and procedures include:

work instructions, including plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures