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Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Collect information on design history and theory

1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on design history and theory

1.2 Organise research material and findings for current or future use in design practice, facilitating easy access and cross-referencing

2 Apply information to own area of work

2.1 Evaluate information in the context of current design practice

2.2 Assess which aspects of information on design history and theory could be used or adapted to inform current practice

2.3 Use relevant information in a culturally appropriate way to develop an understanding of own area of work

3 Update and maintain knowledge of design trends

3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of design trends and developments

3.2 Incorporate and integrate knowledge into design activities

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 2.1, 3.1

• Identifies, interprets and evaluates information on historical and current design trends from a range of sources

Writing

1.2, 3.1

• Notes findings and sources of information for design knowledge, trends and developments
• Documents information for colleagues and peers as requested

Oral Communication

1.1, 3.1

• Asks questions to clarify information, listens to responses and shares ideas with others

Navigate the world of work

2.3

• Understands main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 3.2

• Plans and implements tasks required to achieve required outcomes
• Contributes to new approaches within immediate work environment
• Takes responsibility for routine low-impact decisions within familiar situations
• Follows routine procedures for using digital technology to enter, store and retrieve information directly relevant to role

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Equivalence status 

BSBDES305 Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

BSBDES305A Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.