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Work within a furniture design team

Work within a furniture design team

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFDN4005
State Code
WI280
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency covers researching, developing and presenting design and development proposals and documenting outcomes and proposals within a multi-disciplinary enterprise team environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret design brief
  • 1.1 Design parameters are clarified, in consultation with designer, sales team, management and/or client where required
  • 1.2 A strategy plan and/or critical path plan is developed when required
  • 1.3 Constraints are identified and taken into account when clarifying the brief
2 Research relevant information
  • 2.1 Trends in materials are researched for performance, aesthetics, care/maintenance requirements and suitability to project or design
  • 2.2 Trends and new technology are researched, where appropriate
  • 2.3 Client priorities are clarified, including cost, performance, aesthetics and availability
  • 2.4 Technical requirements associated with production, including work health and safety (WHS) are assessed, within specified guidelines
  • 2.5 Any additional expertise required for the project is identified
3 Contribute to design concepts
  • 3.1 Preliminary concepts are worked out in conjunction with others to identify possibilities
  • 3.2 Design concept is developed through predetermined criteria, such as ergonomics, materials, colour, properties and end application
  • 3.3 Ideas are contributed and discussed with team members
  • 3.4 Relevant support materials and explanations are developed and refined in conjunction with members of the design team
4 Contribute to the presentation of design/product
  • 4.1 Roles of self and others for the presentation meeting are determined
  • 4.2 Presentation of design or product is carried out in a manner which promotes the design's acceptance/approval
5 Maintain records
  • 5.1 Records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8502 LMFDN4005B Work within a furniture design team Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J742 MSF40213 Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology Qualification