Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect enterprise 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, heritage, copyright, design right and patent law
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, enterprise safety policies and procedures
Enterprise requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, enterprise, 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)
Design brief
may include but not be limited to client needs and objectives, client aims and objectives and criteria for evaluation, milestones for the design project, organisational or personal profiles and aims, image requirements and function, target market, budget, timeline and consultation requirements
Form
may include but not be limited to proportion and aesthetics
Function
may include but not be limited to ergonomics and practicality
Style
may include but not be limited to traditional, contemporary, modern, functional, commercial and artistic
Environmental impact
may include but not be limited to how the use of raw materials effects the ecology and environment and how its continued use will affect the area it has been sourced from, energy consumption in achieving the material, greenhouse gases created, waste levels, resource utilisation and transport effects. Similarly what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping material from the source
Cultural relevance
may include but not be limited to demography, geography (local, regional, national), religious, climatic, societal, lifestyle, attitudinal, gratification, honour, living conditions, infrastructure, status and habitude
Economic significance
may include but not be limited to the potential financial return which the product could return, including sales volume and profitability
Design methodology
is to include but not be limited to the approach taken in addressing the design brief
Material
may include but not be limited to native timber (native and imported), man-made timber products, plastic, metal, alloys, stones, glass, textiles, fibreglass, foam, cardboard, paper products or any other manipulable substance
Technical integrity
is to include but not be limited to the intended structural qualities and construction methods of a designed product
Construction constraints
are the types of construction methods of joining parts and sub-assemblies together to make the structure and form of the product produced within the enterprise. These will depend on the skills and knowledge of the makers within the enterprise
Production constraints
are the methods of producing the individual parts and sub-assemblies of a product. These are dependent on the enterprise's machinery and skills and knowledge of their operators
Production ability
is to include but not be limited to how readily a design can be produced, the cost in producing it, the availability of equipment and skilled personnel
Equipment
may include but not be limited to hand tools, static machinery, portable power tools and computer numerically controlled equipment
may also include procedures for lock out protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine from the power source
Manufacturing process
may include but not be limited to the methods by which the product will be produced, these steps usually entail working from working drawings and specifications, producing components utilising machine operations, assembly of the components and finishing techniques
Finishing
may include but not be limited to paints, waxes, lacquers, stains, pigments, oils and plastic coatings
Weighted assessment
must be developed from original criteria to rank the proposals allowing for the weighting of each criteria

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for planning of evaluation of design proposals
Use of calculators, computer programs and other aids in the calculation of proposal rankings
Documentation of evaluation criteria clearly from original design brief
Assessment and documentation of evaluation of product proposals or concepts to move forward in the design process
Recommendations for design improvements for concepts, construction, production and final design presented
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or 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
realistic product proposals
specific information covering materials, constructions and production methods
design brief and client instructions
details of the product requirements

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 other related units of competency e.g. LMFFM4021A Research product needs, LMFFM4022A Create ideas in response to a brief and inspirational information

Guidance information for assessment