Specify soft furnishings for complete interior solution

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:40 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSFID5011

State Code
WI540

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, specifying and recommending innovative and cost-effective styles, technologies and decorative solutions to enhance and complement interior design schemes using soft furnishings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Assess project requirements

1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending decorative solutions are verified and complied with
1.2 Project brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with client
1.3 Parameters for the project 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
1.6 Intended applications and effects for the windows, furniture and soft furnishings are identified

2 Determine decorative treatments for windows and openings

2.1 Window treatments, their application and fixing technologies are researched to determine suitability for client requirements
2.2 New technologies in window treatments are researched and relevance for decorative project s identified
2.3 The types of openings and their requirements are identified and a range of possible creative solutions determined
2.4 Window or opening is measured and details recorded accurately for a range of window treatments
2.5 Fabric requirements are calculated and manufacturing requirements determined for a range of window treatments taking into consideration pattern repeats

3 Specify furniture transformation

3.1 Methods of transforming a range of furniture and furnishings are researched
3.2 Design considerations are investigated and assessed against the project brief
3.3 Fabrics and materials are selected for furniture
3.4 Furniture transformation ideas are documented and specified
3.5 Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget

4 Specify soft floor coverings

4.1 Range of floor coverings available for application are identified and analysed to determine most suitable fit
4.2 New technologies in flooring are researched and relevance for decorative project identified
4.3 The features, limitations and environmental impact of selected floor covering is assessed against performance requirements and environmental standards
4.4 Floor area is measured and specifications recorded for flooring solution
4.5 Costs are calculated and assessed against project budget

5 Specify soft furnishings

5.1 Soft furnishings are selected to meet the requirements of the brief and the overall design scheme
5.2 Specifications are documented to record colour, sizing, style and fabric details
5.3 Arrangement of soft furnishings is documented in design schedules
5.4 Costs of soft furnishings are calculated and assessed against project budget

6 Document and present decorative recommendations

6.1 Innovative design solution to brief is presented taking into consideration parameters of design brief
6.2 Fabrics, furnishings and fixing technologies are selected taking into consideration parameters of project brief
6.3 Specifications are documented for all treatment recommendations
6.4 Schedule is presented that includes both high and low costing to support design solution
6.5 Solution to brief is visualised graphically and in 3-D form
6.6 Sample board is created to enhance and support the design intention
6.7 Feedback and follow up is instigated and maintained with the client

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WA355	LMFID5011A	Specify soft furnishings for complete interior solution	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OAI82	MSFID4021	Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces	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