Unit of competency details
MSFFDT5013 - Evaluate and participate in design industry networks (Release 1)
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Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
10/Dec/2013 |
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 120505 | Work Practices Programmes | 02/May/2014 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers evaluating and participating in design industry networks to learn from others and develop networks which may assist with the progressing of own initiatives.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Furniture design and technology
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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Evaluate networks
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1.1
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Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to evaluating and participating in design industry networks are verified and complied with
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1.2
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Networking opportunities are assessed and scheduled for attendance
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1.3
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Networking opportunities are prioritised in order of benefit and importance
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1.4
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Peak bodies or associations and links to international agencies are assessed for networking opportunities
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Participate in networks
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2.1
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Chosen networks are identified and joined
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2.2
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Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with WHS requirements
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2.3
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Chosen networks are attended
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2.4
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Design shows are attended and networking opportunities instigated
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2.5
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Business opportunities with others in networks are pursued
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2.6
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Shared business interests or ideas are sought and followed up on
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2.7
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International networking opportunities are pursued
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2.8
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Networks are followed up with and regularly attended
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Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range of Conditions
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Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
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Organisational requirements include:
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- policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
- quality assurance
- procedural manuals
- quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
- WHS, emergency and evacuation requirements
- ethical standards
- recording and reporting
- access and equity principles and practices
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Networking includes:
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- building up and maintaining relationships with people whose interests are similar or whose friendship could bring advantages, such as job or business opportunities, and includes involvement with:
- design agencies
- furnishing industry alliances
- associations
- peak bodies
- government functions
- exhibitions
- showcases
- industry events
- functions
- information networks
- design hubs
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Peak bodies or associations include:
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- design agencies
- furnishing industry bodies
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Business opportunities include:
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- joint ventures
- shared or loaned equipment
- combined purchasing arrangements
- design or manufacturing hub arrangements
- design critiquing opportunities
- new ideas
- improving ideas
- new contracts
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International networking opportunities include:
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- overseas business opportunities
- international showcases
- investor or contract opportunities
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFFDT6003A Evaluate and participate in design industry networks
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Performance Evidence
- Evaluate and participate in design industry networks, establish and maintain important contacts
- Apply design elements and principles to involvement in design industry networks
- Use appropriate industry terminology and language to convey meaning
- Conduct quality checks on own work
- Use communication tools, such as computers, internet, email and databases
- Lead others and work effectively to improve production quality and outcomes
- Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures
- Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices
- Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money
- Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity and encourage participation of employees in the planning of work activities and changes
Knowledge Evidence
- State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to evaluating and participating in design industry networks
- Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for evaluating and participating in design industry networks
- Networking and networking opportunities and techniques
- Established communication channels and protocols
- Elements and principles of design
- Ergonomics and aesthetic values
Assessment Conditions
- Assessors must:
- hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
- have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
- be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
- Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
- Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
- Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
- Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
- Access is required to opportunities for evaluating and participating in design industry networks.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
