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Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors

Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFID4006
State Code
WI524
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers researching and recommending hard materials and finishes for various interior decoration and design solutions and applies to a design and decoration retail, consulting or studio environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA339 LMFID4006A Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI86 MSFID4018 Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors Unit of competency