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Design for people with disabilities and the elderly

Design for people with disabilities and the elderly

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFID5008
State Code
WI537
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
040107 - Interior And Environmental Design
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers designing interior residential spaces for people with disabilities and the elderly in residential environments for the solution of interior decoration and design projects and in accordance with project briefs. It applies to a retail, consulting or design and decoration studio environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a paraprofessional level. Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking interior decoration and design work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Analyse the project brief
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to designing for residential spaces 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 Relevant research is conducted to gain all information which may be used to inform the design process
  • 1.7 All required information is accessed and interpreted to inform the design process
2 Obtain client information
  • 2.1 Site analysis of the residential environment is conducted to assess work requirements
  • 2.2 Nature of the disability or age reducing senses are confirmed
  • 2.3 Clients' health professionals/family members/carers are liaised with to ascertain any further requirements
  • 2.4 Themes and concepts are presented and discussed with the client in accordance with their capacity
  • 2.5 Products, materials and finishes are proposed and discussed with the client
  • 2.6 Colour options are proposed and discussed with the client
  • 2.7 Restrictions and timelines are ascertained from the client
  • 2.8 Lifestyle requirements are assessed and confirmed with the client
  • 2.9 Product quantities and qualities are calculated in accordance with client budget information
3 Design space
  • 3.1 Intended function of the domestic space is ascertained from the client taking into account the position of doors and windows and any physical requirements
  • 3.2 Performance and characteristics of products are assessed and reviewed in accordance with client requirements
  • 3.3 Existing conditions of the domestic space are analysed for current or previous usage and any special requirements for access or egress
  • 3.4 Environmental considerations are analysed in respect of the space
  • 3.5 Cultural considerations are evaluated in respect of the space
  • 3.6 Ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic principles are assessed in respect of the space, the intended products and client special requirements
  • 3.7 Costs associated with purchasing and obtaining the products are analysed and reported
  • 3.8 Sketches and drawings are completed and prepared for use by contractors and for positioning of products and accessories
4 Plan space
  • 4.1 Supplies necessary to complete the project are sourced and costed
  • 4.2 Suitable contractors are sourced and quotes obtained
  • 4.3 Specifications for materials and processes are developed
  • 4.4 Work plan is developed and evaluated
  • 4.5 Costing and timelines are compiled and developed into a full project proposal
  • 4.6 Proposal terms and conditions are negotiated with the client
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA352 LMFID5008A Design for people with disabilities and the elderly Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI74 MSFID5023 Design for all ages and abilities Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J752 MSF60113 Advanced Diploma of Interior Design Qualification
J744 MSF50213 Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration Qualification