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Design residential interiors

Design residential interiors

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFID5001
State Code
WI530
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
100
Description
This unit of competency covers applying researched information to formulate creative and complex design solutions to a range of residential interior design situations satisfying the physiological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental requirements of the brief. Designs include those which require changes to established structural aspects of the building interior or to building services.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 Analyse the project brief
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to designing for residential spaces are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Project brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with client
  • 1.3 Key requirements for the project are assessed and confirmed and constraints determined
  • 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 Relevant research is conducted to gain all information which may be used to inform the design process
  • 1.7 All required information is accessed and interpreted to inform the design process
2 Conduct project research
  • 2.1 Site analysis is conducted to assess the requirements of the space requiring work
  • 2.2 Intended function of the space is ascertained from the client
  • 2.3 Contextual information relating to the brief is researched and evaluated
  • 2.4 Functional and planning issues are determined specific to the site and client requirements
  • 2.5 Research material is organised and presented in the form of a design proposal
  • 2.6 Project is planned to make effective use of time and available resources
3 Develop design concepts
  • 3.1 Multiple ideas and concepts are generated in a creative and diverse manner that is sympathetic to the design brief
  • 3.2 Concepts are presented through appropriate presentation methods
  • 3.3 Viability of concepts are assessed in conjunction with others
  • 3.4 Environmental implications of the project are assessed and design concepts reviewed to ensure maximum energy efficiency achieved in solution
  • 3.5 Access issues relating the project are identified and addressed in design solution
4 Design the space
  • 4.1 Ideas are translated into 3-D space satisfying functional criteria
  • 4.2 Evidence of 3-D notions are explored through modelling
  • 4.3 The arrangement and allocation of space is explored to express the concept
  • 4.4 Idea with the greatest potential for success is presented to promote the design's acceptance using both 2-D and 3-D representations
  • 4.5 Client feedback is sought, amendments are agreed to and recorded, and ideas are revised and refined
  • 4.6 A colour and materials palette is selected to enhance spatial ideas
  • 4.7 Design is modified in response to critical feedback without losing integrity of the design intention
5 Revise and refine solution
  • 5.1 Ergonomic and anthropometric principles are assessed in respect to the space and the intended products
  • 5.2 Spatial planning is further revised and resolved in response to client feedback
  • 5.3 Materials, colours, furniture, finishes, fixtures and fittings are selected appropriate to the concept and brief parameters
  • 5.4 Feedback is received through consultation with the client and incorporated into design solution
6 Prepare a fully rendered client presentation
  • 6.1 Resource requirements are identified for presentation
  • 6.2 Final design solution is communicated effectively and creatively using a range of techniques and media
  • 6.3 Documentation drawings and material selections are prepared that are consistent with, and that best communicate, the design intent
  • 6.4 Work is completed to plan and within brief constraints
  • 6.5 Client feedback and response are analysed to determine success in achieving client satisfaction
  • 6.6 Own performance in the design process is examined to identify strengths and weaknesses
  • 6.7 Areas for improvement are identified
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA345 LMFID5001A Design residential interiors Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI77 MSFID5020 Design residential interiors 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