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Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors

Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFID4005
State Code
WI523
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
30
Description
This unit of competency covers researching and recommending soft furnishings for various decoration and design solutions to meet client and project brief requirements in order to achieve integrated decoration and design solutions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess soft furnishing requirements for the project
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending soft furnishings are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Project brief is reviewed to determine desired effects for interior space
  • 1.3 Parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed
  • 1.4 Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness
  • 1.5 Communication with others is established and maintained
2 Research materials for soft furnishings
  • 2.1 Aesthetic, visual characteristics and colour requirements of the soft furnishings are assessed
  • 2.2 Intended applications for the soft furnishings are analysed and reviewed
  • 2.3 New soft furnishing and material technologies are researched and assessed against the project brief
  • 2.4 Tactile requirements of the soft furnishings in relation to the design are researched
  • 2.5 Properties of the materials used in the production of soft furnishings are analysed and evaluated
  • 2.6 Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the materials are assessed
  • 2.7 Costs and availability of materials are assessed and compared
  • 2.8 Environmental impact and benefits of materials are assessed
  • 2.9 Durability, restorability and maintenance care quality of materials are researched and requirements for residential and industrial applications examined
3 Research and recommend decorative treatments for windows and openings
  • 3.1 Range of window treatments, their application and fixing technologies are researched
  • 3.2 New technologies in window treatments are researched and relevance for decorative project identified
  • 3.3 The features, limitations and environmental impact of window treatments are identified
  • 3.4 The types of openings and their requirements are identified and a range of possible creative solutions determined
  • 3.5 Window or opening is measured and details recorded accurately for a range of window treatments
  • 3.6 Fabric requirements are calculated and manufacturing requirements determined for a range of window treatments taking into consideration pattern repeats
  • 3.7 Window treatment is selected and specified to meet client requirements and minimise environmental impact
  • 3.8 Fixing technology is specified appropriate to selected window treatment
  • 3.9 Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget
4 Research and recommend soft floor coverings
  • 4.1 Range of floor coverings, their application and installation requirements are researched
  • 4.2 The features, limitations and environmental impact of floor coverings are identified
  • 4.3 Floor area is measured and details recorded accurately for flooring solution
  • 4.4 Flooring solution is selected and details specified to meet client requirements
  • 4.5 Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget
5 Document and present decorative recommendations
  • 5.1 Soft furnishings are selected to achieve parameters of design brief
  • 5.2 Specifications are documented for all soft furnishing recommendations
  • 5.3 Schedule is presented to support decorative solution
  • 5.4 Sample board is created to enhance and support the decorative intention
  • 5.5 Feedback and follow up is instigated and maintained with the client
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA338 LMFID4005A Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI82 MSFID4021 Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces Unit of competency