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Evaluate furniture design proposals and concepts

Evaluate furniture design proposals and concepts

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT5010
State Code
WI306
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
100599 - Graphic And Design Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers evaluating own designs and designs generated by others as proposals and concepts against set criteria established from original design briefs and enterprise objectives. It applies to a custom furniture business or design support environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a paraprofessional level. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish evaluation criteria for design
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and enterprise requirements relevant to the evaluation of design proposals and concepts are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Original design brief is analysed to establish criteria to use in assessing design proposals and concepts
  • 1.3 Enterprise business objectives are reviewed to identify criteria to use in assessing designs
  • 1.4 Enterprise production capacity is identified and strengths and limitations incorporated into evaluation criteria
  • 1.5 Current industry design trends are researched and identified
  • 1.6 Workplace and industry standards in relation to design presentation are researched and identified
  • 1.7 Quality criteria that apply to design processes are researched and identified
  • 1.8 Criteria for assessment are identified and clarified with client and colleagues
  • 1.9 The weighting of each criteria for assessment is confirmed
  • 1.10 Details are recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
2 Evaluate design
  • 2.1 Design is assessed to evaluate if it fits the intention of the design brief
  • 2.2 Form, function and style of the design are assessed and evaluated
  • 2.3 Environmental impact of the design is assessed and evaluated
  • 2.4 Cultural relevance of the design is analysed and evaluated
  • 2.5 Economic significance of the design is assessed and evaluated
  • 2.6 Design methodology is reviewed for adherence to the elements and principles of design
  • 2.7 Material choice appropriateness is analysed and evaluated
  • 2.8 Technical integrity of the design is assessed and evaluated
  • 2.9 The design is evaluated for consistency with current industry trends and influences
3 Evaluate design concepts for construction and production suitability
  • 3.1 Details of enterprise and related construction constraints are assessed
  • 3.2 Details of enterprise and subcontractor production constraints are identified and reviewed
  • 3.3 Production ability of the design is analysed and evaluated
  • 3.4 Equipment selection is assessed and evaluated
  • 3.5 Manufacturing process, assembly and finishing techniques selected for the design are reviewed and evaluated
  • 3.6 Design is evaluated against construction and production constraints
  • 3.7 Changes to design are recommended and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
4 Determine and report on design suitability
  • 4.1 Design is evaluated against each criteria
  • 4.2 Weighted assessment is used to make comparisons and rank components of design
  • 4.3 Recommendations are made for improvements to design in order to further address criteria
  • 4.4 Design suitability in meeting criteria is determined and documented with recommendations for improvements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA397 LMFFDT5013A Evaluate furniture design proposals and concepts Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ59 MSFFDM5008 Evaluate design proposals and concepts Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J731 MSF50313 Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology Qualification