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Research architectural styles and movements

Research architectural styles and movements

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFID4009
State Code
WI527
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
040101 - Architecture
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers researching architectural styles and movements and identifying and analysing how they influence interior decoration and design projects. It includes documenting findings and information for use in decoration and design projects. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan research
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching architectural styles are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Relevant research sources of information on architectural styles are located
  • 1.3 Formal and informal research techniques are selected to access the information
  • 1.4 Scope of research is determined
2 Conduct research and document findings
  • 2.1 Research is conducted using a range of research techniques
  • 2.2 Geographical research is conducted to detect influences
  • 2.3 Historical, cultural, economic and environmental influences on architectural styles and movements are examined
  • 2.4 Features of architecture are identified
  • 2.5 Significant trends in decorative art and architecture, and the use of materials and techniques are analysed
  • 2.6 The influence and impact of architecture on interior decoration and design, and the relationship of the two disciplines are analysed
  • 2.7 Research information is applied to current architectural design trends, philosophy and surrounding buildings
  • 2.8 Information is documented to develop reference materials to inform decoration and design projects
  • 2.9 Research materials and results of the research are organised and compiled into easy to access facilities for further reference
3 Maintain currency with architectural styles and movements
  • 3.1 Research sources and compiled information are regularly checked for usefulness in informing design and decoration projects
  • 3.2 Current cultural, economic and environmental influences on architecture are analysed
  • 3.3 Opportunities to update and expand research of styles and movements are scheduled
  • 3.4 Findings from research are regularly incorporated into design outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA342 LMFID4009A Research architectural styles and movements Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI85 MSFID4019 Research interior decoration and design influences Unit of competency