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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures
requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation
requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage
Organisational requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Communication
may include verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and cooperative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language
Legal requirements
may include but not be limited to laws, regulations or policies which may affect the operating systems of an enterprise
Enterprises
may include but not be limited to sole traders, partnerships, trusts, franchises, agencies, companies or consortiums
Business registration
is to include business name registration, achievement of an Australian Business Number (ABN) and may include ownership transfer arrangements and licensing
Government procedures
may include taxation and accounting requirements, superannuation provisions, business activity statements and the Goods, Services Tax (GST), tax file number, Pay As You Go (PAYG) and withholding tax
Employment conditions
are to include but not be limited to industrial relations, award rates, employment conditions, unfair dismissal laws, equal employment opportunities, anti-discrimination, enterprise agreements, privacy, confidentially and duty of care
Contracts and invoices
may include but not be limited to contracts deemed legal by authorities and may be with suppliers, owners, employees, landlords, agents, distributors or customers
Operational codes of practice
may include but not be limited to Australian Standards, industry codes of practice, equipment operating standards or regulations, resource access regulations
Insurances
may include but not be limited to professional indemnity, public liability, income protection, third party, comprehensive, building and contents insurance, workers compensation and any other legally prescribed insurance
Procurement rights
may include but not be limited to royalties, copyright, patents, trademarks, design registration, intellectual property and software licences
Import and export regulations
may include but not be limited to duties, tariffs, customs, immigration and any countries relevant import and export laws
Risk management
is to include provisions for ensuring all potential legal possibilities have been investigated and evaluated to minimise threats to continuing efficiency, profitability and success of its operations

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Effectively investigate legal requirements for design and for the protection and efficient operation of the enterprise, ensuring all relevant legal requirements are in place
Effectively produce a report on the legal requirements for a design business
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for investigating legal requirements for design
Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to investigating legal requirements for design
specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Guidance information for assessment