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.
Products
may include but not be limited to furniture, soft furnishings, floor treatments, curtain treatments, built-in cabinetry or fittings, light fittings, lamps, picture framing, tapware, laundry fittings, bathroom fittings, toilet fittings and kitchen fittings
may also include but not be limited to finishes such as paints, waxes, lacquers, stains, pigments, oils, plastic coatings, veneers, ceramics, stone, glass, textiles and other textures
Research
may include but not be limited to computer internet research, viewing swatches, studying the Pantone Matching System (PMS), journals (directions magazines), design shows, retail and wholesale outlets and trade fairs
Performance and characteristics
may include but not be limited to assessment of products to determine if they meet the requirements of the intended end use application and how well they do it, and the durability and composition of the product
Quality
may include but not be limited to an inspection system for ensuring that pre-determined quality standards are being met, highlighting non-conformances requiring intervention
Compliance
may include but not be limited to ensuring that the product meets with Australian Standards or ISO 9000 series quality standards and state and territory manufacturing specifications (where applicable)
Environmental issues
may include but not be limited to how the use of raw materials effects the ecology and environment and how its continued use will effect the area it has been sourced from, similarly what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping material from the source
Sustainability
may include but not be limited to life of the product, durability, maintenance and repair issues and what protective elements it may possess
Materials
may include but not be limited to solid timber (native and imported), manufactured timber products, plastic, metal, alloys, stones, glass, textiles, fibreglass, foam, cardboard, paper products or any other manipulable substance
Sources
may include but not be limited to suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers and designers
Costs
may include but not be limited to the cost of products and materials together with the cost of obtaining them either locally, interstate or overseas
Space
may include but not be limited to commercial or domestic spaces, rooms such as bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, living spaces, multi-purpose rooms, storage rooms, studies, offices, garages, rumpus rooms, media rooms, toilets, pantries, entertainment areas, halls and work stations

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
Effectively source and specify decoration products to provide the client with cost effective options which meet the project brief requirements
Effectively apply design elements and principles to the sourcing and specifying of decoration products
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for sourcing and specifying decoration products
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 realistically 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 sourcing and specifying products and finishes
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

Guidance information for assessment