Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Spatial typology
may include but not be limited to voids, apertures, thresholds, atriums, vertical and horizontal circulation systems, public spaces, multi level spaces, mezzanines, transitional spaces staircases, ceiling planes
Spatial arrangements and organising systems
may include but not be limited to xis, grids, lineal arrangements, centralised arrangements, nested spaces, modular systems, hierarchical systems, repetition structures
Elements and principles of design
may include but not be limited to balance, similarity, texture, contrast, size, ground, volume, composition, orientation, form, structure, 2-D space, position, proportion, 3-D space, repetition, scale, line, rhythm, pattern, point, symmetry, tone and plane
Communication methods
may include but not be limited to diagrams, mind mapping, 3-D sketching, conceptual sketches, collage finished art work photomontage, conceptual models finished models, block diagrams, charts, bubble diagrams and flow charts

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Apply design elements and principles to complex 3-D form and interior space
Manipulate the elements and principles of design
Use conceptual models and other 3-D and spatial visualisation techniques
Observe and analyse the way complex spaces are configured and arranged and apply this to resolving interior design problems
Explore, evaluate and refine design solutions
Communicate design ideas

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to exploring and applying creative design methodologies to interior space
specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Guidance information for assessment