Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFID5009 Research and recommend colour and applied finishes.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess colour requirements, research colour applications and finishes for diverse spaces and surfaces and make recommendations to the client.
This unit applies to interior decorators and designers.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
Unit Sector
Interior Decoration and Design
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Analyse project requirements |
1.1 Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client 1.2 Select work resources based on the needs of the project 1.3 Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols |
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2. Research and colour applications and finishes |
2.1 Assess the style, size lighting and intended use of the space as the basis for colour research 2.2 Assess the nature of surfaces and determine the impacts of different colour applications and finishes 2.3 Identify and research new technologies for relevance to the project 2.4 Assess potential application methods and techniques and available expertise for the desired effect 2.5 Analyse and compare options for their sustainability and safety |
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3. Refine ideas and select preferred solution |
3.1 Explore, integrate and refine different options through a process of reflection and testing 3.2 Choose a preferred selection of colour applications and finishes based on research findings and the key objectives of the project brief |
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4. Finalise and present colour solution |
4.1 Prepare a visual representation that communicates the key aspects of the preferred solution 4.2 Present recommendations in a format and level of detail suited to the client and scope of the project 4.3 Clearly articulate rationale for the chosen solution and present to the client 4.4 Provide cost estimates associated with the chosen solution to the client 4.5 Seek client feedback on the proposed solution 4.6 Make adjustments to the final design solution based on feedback |
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (such as, language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance:
- technology skills to digitally research product options and present recommendations.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFID5009 Research and recommend colour and applied finishes.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
