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.
Resources will depend on the nature of the design, but may be:
financial:
budget allocation
grants
in kind contributions
sponsorship
human expertise:
creative
financial
management
technical
physical:
hardware or software
materials
tools
workspaces
Implementation stage could be the point at which:
marketing can commence
production can commence
production is confirmed
staff can be employed
Factors that impact on the selection and use of resources may relate to:
environmental considerations
industry context
social or ethical issues
sustainability
technologies
Legislative or organisational requirements may relate to:
commonwealth or state/territory legislation
licensing requirements
local regulations and standards
policies or procedures
Techniques and processes to test the design solution will depend on the nature of the design, and may include:
colour tests
mock ups
models
practice pieces
samples
scenario testing
stress tests
Key stakeholders may include:
client
employer
end user
peers
supervisor
technical experts
work colleagues
Identified needs and other considerations may relate to:
access to and availability of resources
aesthetic considerations
budgetary constraints
ease of manufacture
opportunities for innovation
specifications of a brief
wider industry trends
Appropriate format may include:
drawings or sketches - manual or computer aided design and drafting (CADD)
electronic presentation
verbal presentation
written notes with rationale or description

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
Evidence of the following is essential:
critical analysis, testing and development of a model, prototype or aspect of a design solution to meet an identified need
knowledge of design trends and technologies in the relevant industry context.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
interaction with others to reflect the collaborative nature of the design process
access to resources required to test a design solution in a given industry context (e.g. finance, materials, tools, equipment, expertise).
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
evaluation of a design solution implemented by the candidate against an original brief, set of criteria or guiding objectives
evaluation of the processes used to test and refine the solution
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of technical and context issues that impact on design in a given industry context.
Guidance information for assessment
The design process does not occur in isolation. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Combined assessment with the following unit is appropriate:
BSBDES401A Generate design solutions.