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Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors

Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFID4018
State Code
OAI86
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
040107 - Interior And Environmental Design
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine design and decoration requirements, research product options and make recommendations for hard materials and finishes.This unit applies to individuals providing advice in a retail, consulting or design studio environment. They analyse and compare product information from a wide range of sources to develop a design solution.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine project requirements
  • 1.1 Review and clarify project brief with client
  • 1.2 Confirm and evaluate parameters and constraints
  • 1.3 Select work resources based on the needs of the project
  • 1.4 Identify and assess aspects of the space that impact on potential solutions
  • 1.5 Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols
2. Research material and finish options
  • 2.1 Select materials and finishes that match the brief and are suited to aesthetic nature of the space
  • 2.2 Analyse and review intended use against functional features of different products
  • 2.3 Consider and investigate new hard materials and finish technologies
  • 2.4 Analyse and evaluate product properties for their safety, suitability and sustainability
  • 2.5 Identify application issues in terms of available expertise
  • 2.6 Source and compare information about costs and availability against the project brief
3. Refine ideas and select preferred solution
  • 3.1 Explore, integrate and refine different options through a process of reflection and testing
  • 3.2 Choose a preferred solution based on research findings and the key objectives of the project brief
  • 3.3 Prepare a visual representation that communicates the key aspects of the preferred solution
4. Make recommendations to client
  • 4.1 Present recommendations in a format and level of detail suited to the client and scope of the project
  • 4.2 Clearly articulate rationale for the chosen solution and present to the client
  • 4.3 Provide realistic cost estimates associated with recommendations
  • 4.4 Seek client feedback on the proposed solution
  • 4.5 Base adjustments made to the final design solution on feedback
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI524 MSFID4006 Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIK4 MSF50222 Diploma of Interior Design Qualification
BEC5 MSF50218 Diploma of Interior Design Qualification