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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures
requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational 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 and heritage
Organisational requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site 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)
Client
may include but not be limited to suppliers, manufacturers, private clients, colleagues, retailers or the public
Final product
may include but not be limited to items which are functional, applied, commercial or artistic, interior designs, furniture designs and interior decoration plans
Communication
may include verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and cooperative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language
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
Areas for research
may include but not be limited to similar products and typologies, materials, social and cultural influences, site analysis, site conditions, functional requirements, target market characteristics and needs, relevant standards and regulations applying to product design
Environmental issues
may include but not be limited to use of renewable resources, energy efficiency, conservation of resources, recycling, waste/by-products/emissions and environmental consciousness/green design
Information
may include but not be limited to industry codes and symbols, Australian and international standards and regulations, historical literature on design styles and movement, ethical reference material, supplier's material data sheets, ergonomic, anthropometric statistical information, market research documents, photographic reference material, site plans and drawings
Documentation
may include but not be limited to working notes, hand written records, typed information and reports, diagrams, sketches, tables, matrixes, images and visual essays
Concepts
are to include ideas generated to respond to the design brief through both ideation drawings or sketching and written explanation
Sketches
may include but not be limited to hand drawn images or ideation drawings completed freehand

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Effectively establish requirements for the creative direction of a design brief
Collect and analyse the implications of information relating to the design brief
Effectively establish criteria for the intended solutions to meet the requirements of the design brief
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for developing a design brief
Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

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
materials and equipment relevant to developing a design brief
specifications and work instructions

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 assessment of other units of competency

Guidance information for assessment