Research and recommend colour and applied finishes

Unit of competency Outline

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22/07/2026 2:45 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSFID5009

State Code
WI538

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

Description

This unit of competency covers researching and recommending colour and applied finishes to achieve special effects for interior decoration and design solutions using research methodologies to identify the latest technologies.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Analyse project requirements

1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending colour and applied finishes are verified and complied with
1.2 Project brief is reviewed and analysed to determine desired effects for interior space
1.3 Aesthetic requirements of the space are assessed
1.4 Tactile requirements of the desired effect in relation to the design are analysed
1.5 Client requirements and desired effects are reviewed, confirmed and clarified

2 Research colour and applied finishes

2.1 Social, psychological, cultural and historical relationships of colour are researched in relation to their interior decoration uses and applications
2.2 Colour trends are researched to ascertain the latest colour fashions and influences
2.3 New technologies are researched and reported
2.4 Application methods and available expertise for the desired effect are assessed
2.5 Application processes and techniques, and available expertise for the desired effect are assessed
2.6 Costs of materials and application methods are assessed and compared
2.7 Environmental impact of materials and application methods are assessed
2.8 Longevity and restorability of materials and application methods are researched
2.9 Hazards associated with the use and application of materials are researched
2.10 Quality of materials and application methods are assessed
2.11 Sources or suppliers of coloured products or finishes are found and recorded

3 Recommend colour and applied finishes

3.1 Research information is critically analysed in the context of the design brief requirements
3.2 Effects are examined in terms of elements and principles of design to determine fit for client requirements
3.3 Experimentation with colour and applied finishes is undertaken to refine and test material and application methods
3.4 Colour products and finishes are selected according to the style, size, lighting and intended use of the space
3.5 Paint finishes are selected to suit surface types, location and spaces
3.6 Application methods are selected and specified to meet client requirements
3.7 Presentation of research information is made highlighting the findings and rationale for the materials and application methods chosen

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WA353	LMFID5009A	Research and recommend colour and applied finishes	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OAI71	MSFID5027	Research and recommend colour applications and finishes	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