Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
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
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
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 MSFID4006, 'Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Identify hard material and finishing requirements for project

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending hard materials and finishes 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 with client

1.4

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

1.5

Communication with appropriate personnel is established and maintained

2

Identify types and features of hard materials and finishes

2.1

Types of hard materials and finishes and their suitability to wall, floor, ceiling and stair applications are identified

2.2

Types of hard materials and finishes and their suitability to window and door applications are identified

2.3

Other hard material and finish products and their features and applications are identified

2.4

Hard material and finish requirements for application in a residential environment are analysed

2.5

Hard material and finish requirements for application in a commercial or industrial environment are analysed

2.6

Environmental and sustainability considerations for hard materials and finishes are examined

3

Research hard materials and finishes

3.1

Aesthetic requirements of the space are assessed

3.2

New hard material and finish technologies are researched and reported

3.3

Tactile requirements of the hard materials and finishes in relation to the design are researched

3.4

Application methods and available expertise for the desired effect are assessed

3.5

Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the desired material and finish are assessed

3.6

Costs of hard materials and finishes are assessed and compared

3.7

Environmental impact of hard materials and finishes are assessed

3.8

Longevity and restorability of hard materials and finishes are researched

3.9

Hazards associated with the use and application of hard materials and finishes are researched

3.10

Quality of hard materials and finishes are assessed

4

Recommend hard materials and finishes

4.1

Elements and principles of design, including liveability and accessibility, are used to examine the appropriateness of hard materials and finishes for client brief requirements

4.2

Hard materials and finishes are selected to meet client brief requirements

4.3

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

4.4

Presentation includes a range of presentation strategies, including one or more materials boards


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSFID4006 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSF40113 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
  • MSF60113 - Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
  • MSF50213 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration