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Manage design realisation

Manage design realisation

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBDES601A
State Code
D0669
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/04/2008
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
100501 - Graphic Arts And Design Studies
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage the process of taking a design from concept to final realisation or production. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan realisation of the design
  • 1.1. Collect, analyse and maintain relevant information on the design
  • 1.2. Discuss and agree on standards of work and monitoring requirements with appropriate stakeholders
  • 1.3. Develop clear plan and schedule for design realisation, including key roles and responsibilities linked to time lines and budget
2. Implement and monitor realisation of the design
  • 2.1. Organise and/or allocate resources to achieve the realisation of design within required standards, timeframes and budget
  • 2.2. Liaise with others involved in design realisation to ensure obligations and quality standards are met within time, budget and technical resources
  • 2.3. Maintain accurate, relevant and complete documentation in accordance with agreed standards
  • 2.4. Monitor process to ensure integrity of design is maintained at all times, including through the process of challenging and interrogating own design work
  • 2.5. Promptly identify difficulties or problems that arise in relation to realisation of the design and take action to rectify the situation
3. Liaise and negotiate with stakeholders
  • 3.1. Establish and maintain appropriate communication channels with relevant stakeholders
  • 3.2. Pro-actively seek and provide information to facilitate effective design realisation
  • 3.3. Adhere to agreed terms and conditions or negotiate appropriate changes in light of changed circumstances
  • 3.4. Negotiate and agree on revisions with relevant parties in a professional manner, to enhance quality of outcome
4. Complete design process
  • 4.1. Finalise design outcomes in accordance with terms and conditions
  • 4.2. Seek feedback from key stakeholders on finished design and make final adjustments as agreed
  • 4.3. Evaluate completed design in relation to own work and overall process, to inform future practice
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.
Relevant information on the design may include:
artwork
brief
checklists
financial data
models
production data
prototypes
specifications
technical data
visual diagrams
working drawings
Standards of work and monitoring requirements may relate to:
budget targets
creative issues
legal issues
reporting requirements
technical quality
timeframes
Appropriate stakeholders may include:
client
community
others on whom the design will impact, for example technical or production personnel
others working on the design realisation process
supervisor/manager
Resources may include:
financial
human
physical
Documentation to be maintained may include:
digital records and presentations
financial reports
models
photographs
progress reports
prototypes
records of work
working drawings
Difficulties or problems may relate to:
budgetary overruns
conceptual issues
legal issues
scheduling problems
technical quality
Communication channels may include:
electronic updates
inspections
project meetings
telephone discussions
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
Evidence of the following is essential:
planning and implementation of design realisation so that finished product or service meets the requirements of design brief
effective communication and negotiation skills in relation to working with others for design realisation
knowledge of the design process in the specific industry context/design discipline.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to resources, tools, materials and equipment for realisation of a design in specific context
access to a design concept that the candidate can take to realisation stage
interaction with and involvement of others to reflect the collaborative nature of the unit and the communication and negotiation skills required.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
evaluation of finished products or services where the candidate has managed the realisation process
evaluation of progress reports or completion reports prepared by the candidate
evaluation of candidate reports on the realisation process highlighting different management techniques used, challenges in the process and how these were addressed.
Guidance information for assessment
The design process does not occur in isolation. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
any specialised design unit.
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