Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret and creatively respond to a design brief through the production of work. 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 working in any industry or design context where work is prescribed by a commissioning agent/client in the form of a brief. The unit is holistic in nature and focuses on the integration of the creative, communication and planning processes that support effective response to a design brief. In practice, this unit supports and is supported by other units describing the specialist skills and knowledge required by specific design disciplines. Work is carried out independently, although guidance would be available if required. Skills involving the more complex process of negotiating and refining a design brief, or managing the production process are found in BSBDES502A Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief and BSBDES601A Manage design realisation. |
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. Interpret design brief |
1.1. Correctly interpret the specifications of the design brief 1.2. Establish and clarify user or client for the proposed product/service to inform design decisions 1.3. Identify and clarify specifications, parameters or constraints of the design brief in consultation with relevant colleagues 1.4. Source and evaluate information pertinent to design brief |
2. Explore and develop design concept |
2.1. Generate ideas for design concept through research, exploration and experimentation 2.2. Develop initial design concept consistent with design brief parameters 2.3. Evaluate and explore options for refining the concept to best meet design brief parameters 2.4. Refine options and select the approach which best meets design brief requirements |
3. Liaise with client |
3.1. Agree on communication process and frequency of communication with the client 3.2. Present concepts for work at appropriate stages during design process as required 3.3. Present and explore different options and creative ideas with client when appropriate 3.4. Pro-actively seek and act on client feedback 3.5. Reach agreement on concept for work which complies with design brief |
4. Plan production of work |
4.1. Assess specific design production risks 4.2. Identify all components required to produce a prototype 4.3. Assess technical requirements for production against specified guidelines 4.4. Identify and consult with support services required for production 4.5. Produce a prototype and evaluate against design brief requirements 4.6. Analyse prototype and determine any further adjustments to production requirements 4.7. Finalise production specifications supported by accurate and complete documentation |
5. Complete production of work |
5.1. Collect and/or organise required components for the work 5.2. Produce or monitor the production of work ensuring all parameters of design brief are met 5.3. Accurately document work progress in a format appropriate to the nature of the design and requirements of design brief 5.4. Seek client approval for work where appropriate |
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 |
The design process does not occur in isolation. 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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Specifications may refer to: |
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Design brief may be: |
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Parameters or constraints may refer to: |
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Information pertinent to design brief may be about: |
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Concepts for work would usually be in written format and may include: |
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Agreement on the concept may involve: |
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Support services may involve: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Design - Design Process |
Co-requisite units
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