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Research and select furniture materials and technology

Research and select furniture materials and technology

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT4011
State Code
WI292
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
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers researching and selecting furniture materials and technologies in order to meet design requirements, including for traditional, new and emerging materials and technologies.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan for material research
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending materials are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with WHS requirements
  • 1.4 Client requirements and desires are reviewed, confirmed and clarified
2 Research materials
  • 2.1 Aesthetic requirements of the material are assessed
  • 2.2 New material technologies are researched and reported
  • 2.3 Tactile requirements of the material in relation to the design is researched
  • 2.4 Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the desired material are assessed
  • 2.5 Costs of materials are assessed and compared
  • 2.6 Environmental impact of materials are assessed
  • 2.7 Longevity and restorability of materials are researched
  • 2.8 Hazards associated with the use and application of materials, including handling, are researched
  • 2.9 Quality of materials are assessed and reported
3 Select materials
  • 3.1 Research information is critically analysed in the context of the design brief requirements
  • 3.2 Materials and their elements of design are promoted, research explained and evaluated for the client
  • 3.3 Materials and their principles of design are promoted, research explained and evaluated for the client
  • 3.4 Presentation of research information is made highlighting the findings and rationale for the materials chosen
4 Research furniture making technology
  • 4.1 Information sources on traditional, new and emerging technologies used in the production of furniture are identified and assessed for usefulness
  • 4.2 Traditional furniture making technologies are identified and their application analysed to determine advantages and disadvantages
  • 4.3 New and emerging technologies are identified and analysed for relevance in furniture designs
  • 4.4 Environmental and safety aspects of technologies are identified and implications for use assessed
  • 4.5 Information is collected and stored for future use
5 Select technology for furniture
  • 5.1 Research information is critically analysed in the context of the design brief requirements
  • 5.2 The relevance of technology to specific design solutions is determined and technology selected
  • 5.3 Presentation of research information is made highlighting the findings and rationale for the technology chosen
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA382 LMFFDT4014A Research and select furniture materials and technology Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ69 MSFFDM4008 Investigate materials and technologies for design projects Unit of competency