Specify soft furnishings for complete interior solution

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Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver LMFID5011A, 'Specify soft furnishings for complete interior solution'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Assess project requirements

1.1. Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending decorative solutions are verified and complied with

1.2. Project brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with client

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

1.6. Intended applications and effects for the windows, furniture and soft furnishings are identified

2. Determine decorative treatments for windows and openings

2.1. Window treatments, their application and fixing technologies are researched to determine suitability for client requirements

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

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

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

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

3. Specify furniture transformation

3.1. Methods of transforming a range of furniture and furnishings are researched

3.2. Design considerations are investigated and assessed against the project brief

3.3. Fabrics and materials are selected for furniture

3.4. Furniture transformation ideas are documented and specified

3.5. Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget

4. Specify soft floor coverings

4.1. Range of floor coverings available for application are identified and analysed to determine most suitable fit

4.2. New technologies in flooring are researched and relevance for decorative project identified

4.3. The features, limitations and environmental impact of selected floor covering is assessed against performance requirements and environmental standards

4.4. Floor area is measured and specifications recorded for flooring solution

4.5. Costs are calculated and assessed against project budget

5. Specify soft furnishings

5.1. Soft furnishings are selected to meet the requirements of the brief and the overall design scheme

5.2. Specifications are documented to record colour, sizing, style and fabric details

5.3. Arrangement of soft furnishings is documented in design schedules

5.4. Costs of soft furnishings are calculated and assessed against project budget

6. Document and present decorative recommendations

6.1. Innovative design solution to brief is presented taking into consideration parameters of design brief

6.2. Fabrics, furnishings and fixing technologies are selected taking into consideration parameters of project brief

6.3. Specifications are documented for all treatment recommendations

6.4. Schedule is presented that includes both high and low costings to support design solution

6.5. Solution to brief is visualised graphically and in 3-D form

6.6. Sample board is created to enhance and support the design intention

6.7. Feedback and follow up is instigated and maintained with the client


Qualifications and Skillsets

LMFID5011A appears in the following qualifications:

  • LMF60208 - Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
  • LMF50408 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration