Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source, apply and update a general knowledge of the design industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who need to source and apply knowledge on the design industry to support professional design practice. The unit acknowledges the concept of a design industry and design as a discrete profession. BSBDES202A Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context is more appropriate for those involved in design related activity as part of a broader job role. Design is a practice based on problem solving, aesthetics, materials and processes. It refers to professional design of work involving two dimensions and forms in space which respond to a brief, and may relate to the design of digital media, graphics, illustrative work, industrial designs, events/exhibits, fashion, jewellery, fashion accessories, furniture, furnishing, interior or urban design. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Source and apply information on the structure and operation of the 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 that impact on 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 day-to-day 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 day-to-day 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 day-to-day work activities |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Information on the design industry should relate to: |
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Employment obligations and opportunities may relate to: |
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Information on new technology may relate to: |
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Opportunities to update knowledge of the design industry may relate to: |
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Issues of concern to the industry may be related to: |
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Information on ethical and legal work practices may relate to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Design - Design Process |
Co-requisite units
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