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Evaluate site for interior design brief

Evaluate site for interior design brief

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFID5003
State Code
WI532
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 evaluating materials and construction methods used on a site in order to determine their impact on the interior design brief. It involves identifying the features and implications associated with common structural techniques used for walls, ceilings and floors, and the materials used, plus a simple assessment of main services to determine suitability for design requirements.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 Prepare for site evaluation
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting site visits are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Scope of brief is reviewed and any available drawings accessed
  • 1.3 Parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed
  • 1.4 Site visit is arranged with client
  • 1.5 Tools used to assist in site evaluation are prepared
2 Assess structural aspects of interior space
  • 2.1 Wall construction and features are identified and suitability to design requirements are determined
  • 2.2 Flooring construction and features are identified and suitability to design requirements are determined
  • 2.3 Roof construction and features are identified and suitability to design requirements are determined
  • 2.4 Other structures and their features are analysed to determine requirements to meet design brief
  • 2.5 Changes required for structural aspects to meet design brief are identified and implications examined
  • 2.6 Measurements are undertaken and recorded to inform budget calculations and design documentation
  • 2.7 Costs associated with making structural changes are estimated
3 Assess materials used in interior space
  • 3.1 Materials used in interior walls are identified and their features, applications and limitations assessed
  • 3.2 Materials used in flooring are identified and their features, applications and limitations assessed
  • 3.3 Finishes and other materials used are assessed and implications for design brief are identified
  • 3.4 Properties of the materials used in structures are analysed and evaluated
4 Assess services
  • 4.1 Plumbing, water and drainage features that may impact on design brief are identified and assessed
  • 4.2 Features of electrical service are assessed to determine suitability for design requirements
  • 4.3 Other services are assessed to determine suitability for design requirements
5 Conduct additional research to support site evaluation
  • 5.1 Specialist professionals are consulted to verify or further determine outcomes relevant to design requirements
  • 5.2 Building information, plans, drawings and materials data is accessed to gain additional information relevant to the project
  • 5.3 New technologies are researched to determine relevance to project
  • 5.4 Longevity and restorability quality of structures and materials are researched
  • 5.5 Environmental considerations for project are identified and further information accessed to ensure currency of knowledge
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA347 LMFID5003A Evaluate site for interior design brief Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI76 MSFID5021 Evaluate site structure and services for interior design briefs 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