Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit specifies the outcomes required to research and select finishes for various furniture design solutions. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in furnishing operations of all sizes. The research and recommendation of finishes applies to an industry workplace or design studio environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a supervisory equivalent level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the individual's job and authority. This unit requires employability skills in initiative and enterprise and problem solving in order to select suitable finishes. Communication skills are used to access and interpret information. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan for finish research |
1.1. Applicable OHS , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending finishes 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 OHS requirements 1.4. Client requirements and desires are reviewed, confirmed and clarified |
2. Research finishes |
2.1. Aesthetic requirements of the finish are assessed 2.2. New finish technologies are researched and reported 2.3. Tactile requirements of the finish in relation to the design is researched 2.4. Application methods and available expertise for the desired finish are assessed 2.5. Costs of finishes are assessed and compared 2.6. Environmental impact of finishes are assessed 2.7. Longevity and restorability of finishes are researched 2.8. Hazards associated with the use and application of finishes are researched 2.9. Quality of finishes are assessed and reported |
3. Select finishes |
3.1. Research information is critically analysed in the context of the design brief requirements 3.2. Finishes and their elements of design are promoted, research explained and evaluated for the client 3.3. Finishes 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 finishes chosen |
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 |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
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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OHS requirements |
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Legislative requirements |
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Organisational requirements |
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Design brief |
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Appropriate personnel |
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Communication |
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Clients |
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Aesthetics |
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Finishes |
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Tactile |
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Application methods |
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Environmental impact |
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Longevity and restorability |
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Hazards |
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Critical analysis |
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Elements of design |
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Principles of design |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Furniture design and technology. |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
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