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Research and recommend furniture and accessories

Research and recommend furniture and accessories

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFID4004
State Code
WI522
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
15
Description
This unit of competency covers researching and recommending furniture and accessories for various decoration and design solutions to meet client and project brief requirements 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 Interpret decoration requirements from project brief
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending furniture and accessories are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Project brief is reviewed and clarified with client to determine requirements for furniture and accessories
  • 1.3 Parameters for furniture and accessories 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
2 Research furniture
  • 2.1 Aesthetic and style requirements of the furniture are assessed
  • 2.2 Intended application for the furniture is analysed and reviewed
  • 2.3 New furniture technologies are researched and reported
  • 2.4 Tactile requirements of the furniture in relation to the design are researched
  • 2.5 Properties of the materials used in the production of furniture are analysed and evaluated
  • 2.6 Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the desired furniture are assessed
  • 2.7 Costs and availability of furniture are assessed and compared
  • 2.8 Environmental impact of furniture materials used are assessed
  • 2.9 Longevity and restorability qualities of furniture are researched
  • 2.10 Space is measured for furniture requirements, calculating quantities and requirements
  • 2.11 Principles of anthropometrics, ergonomics and spatial relationships are applied
3 Research accessories
  • 3.1 Aesthetic and colour requirements of the accessories are assessed
  • 3.2 Intended application for the accessories is analysed and reviewed
  • 3.3 New accessory technologies are researched and reported
  • 3.4 Tactile requirements of the accessories in relation to the design are researched
  • 3.5 Properties of the materials used in the production of accessories are analysed and evaluated
  • 3.6 Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the desired accessories are assessed
  • 3.7 Costs and availability of accessories are assessed and compared
  • 3.8 Environmental impact of accessory materials used is assessed
  • 3.9 Longevity and restorability qualities of accessories are researched
  • 3.10 Space is measured for accessory requirements, calculating quantities and requirements
  • 3.11 Sketches and drawings are completed and prepared for positioning of products, materials and accessories
4 Make recommendations to client
  • 4.1 Quantities and qualities of selected furniture and accessories are presented and promoted to the client
  • 4.2 Performance and characteristics of selected furniture and accessories are presented and promoted to the client
  • 4.3 Costs associated with purchasing and obtaining the furniture and accessories are provided in quote form to the client
  • 4.4 Presentation of research information and samples is made, highlighting the findings and rationale for the furniture and accessories chosen
  • 4.5 Feedback and follow up is instigated and maintained with the client
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA337 LMFID4004A Research and recommend furniture and accessories Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI87 MSFID4017 Research and recommend furniture and accessories Unit of competency