Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:24 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:24 AM AWST
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Source and apply design industry knowledge
Source and apply design industry knowledge
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBDES304
BSBDES304
State Code
AUJ59
AUJ59
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
100501 - Graphic Arts And Design Studies
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source, apply and update general knowledge of the design industry based on problem solving, aesthetics, materials and processes appropriately used within the design industry. It applies to individuals who work under supervision and support the professional design process such as evaluating the nature of design.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Source and apply information on the structure and operation of design industry
- 1.1 Identify and access information on the design industry and professional design practice
- 1.2 Use and analyse knowledge of the design industry appropriately, to inform own design practice and work
2 Source and apply knowledge on employment obligations and opportunities impacting designers
- 2.1 Obtain information on employment obligations and opportunities in the design industry
- 2.2 Apply knowledge of employment obligations and opportunities appropriately within daytoday work activities
3 Seek information on new design technology
- 3.1 Correctly identify sources of information on new technology affecting different areas of design practice
- 3.2 Investigate relevant technologies to assist effective work performance
4 Update industry knowledge
- 4.1 Identify and use a range of opportunities to update knowledge of the design industry and monitor current issues of concern to the industry
- 4.2 Share updated knowledge with colleagues and peer group as appropriate, and incorporate into daytoday work activities
5 Apply information on ethical and legal work practices
- 5.1 Source information on ethical and legal work practices in the context of design
- 5.2 Share updated knowledge on ethical and legal work practice in daytoday work activities
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0662 | BSBDES304A | Source and apply design industry knowledge | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODE96 | CUADES304 | Source and apply design industry knowledge | Unit of competency |