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Specify structural elements, systems and services for interior spaces

Specify structural elements, systems and services for interior spaces

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFID5004
State Code
WI533
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
70
Description
This unit of competency covers specifying structural elements, systems and services for interior spaces in order to achieve design requirements and includes the production of drawings that have layout specifications using computer-aided design (CAD) programs. Interior designs may relate to residential or small to medium scale commercial spaces and may include new or existing buildings.Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking interior decoration and design work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Conduct project evaluation
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting site visits and preparing design specifications are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Project brief is reviewed and parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed
  • 1.3 Site measurements and drawings are analysed and information on structures and services confirmed
  • 1.4 Construction methods used are identified and implications for design determined
2 Design structural aspects of design
  • 2.1 Location and features of walls are determined and documented
  • 2.2 Location and features of flooring are determined and documented
  • 2.3 Location and features of ceilings are determined and documented
  • 2.4 Location and features of other structures are determined and documented
  • 2.5 Implications of structural designs are identified and addressed
  • 2.6 Costs associated with making structural changes are calculated
  • 2.7 Environmental considerations and access implications for structural ideas are identified and integrated into the design
3 Design service aspects
  • 3.1 Location and features of plumbing are determined and documented
  • 3.2 Location and features of air conditioning, if applicable, are determined and documented
  • 3.3 Location and features of electricity outlets are determined and documented
  • 3.4 Location and features of other service aspects, if applicable, are determined and documented
  • 3.5 Implications of service designs are identified and addressed
  • 3.6 Costs associated with making service changes are calculated
  • 3.7 Environmental considerations and access implications for service ideas are identified and integrated into the design
4 Liaise with specialist professionals
  • 4.1 Specialist professionals are sought out and contacted to assess viability of design
  • 4.2 Costs and work requirements are confirmed with specialist professionals
  • 4.3 Work schedule is developed and tested with industry professionals
5 Prepare design documentation
  • 5.1 Design drawings are completed with layout and specifications for structural, non-structural and service information
  • 5.2 Budget and project implementation schedule is developed
  • 5.3 Design documentation is prepared for client
  • 5.4 Design is presented to client and reviewed for further improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA348 LMFID5004A Specify structural elements, systems and services for interior spaces Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI59 MSFID6020 Develop commercial interior design project documentation 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