Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and critically evaluate global design trends. The focus is on research and analysis of information and ideas at a complex level, plus the evaluation and extension of the individual’s professional skills.
It applies to individuals who need to maintain a current and comprehensive knowledge of global design trends to inform their own professional practice. Although predominantly for designers, this unit may also be relevant to those who work in related management, marketing and production areas.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Design – Design Process
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Research design trends |
1.1 Analyse and select formal and informal research strategies to source information on global design trends 1.2 Identify and explore new and alternative sources 1.3 Evaluate the credibility of information gathered and ensure research scope is sufficiently broad |
2 Analyse design trends to inform own practice |
2.1 Use information to challenge and extend own perspectives and ways of thinking 2.2 Examine and assess implications and consequences of design trends on own work 2.3 Use critical analysis to identify creative or commercial opportunities presented by emerging trends and technologies 2.4 Develop systems to identify and respond to future opportunities |
3 Develop and articulate positions and ideas |
3.1 Develop substantiated positions and ideas on global design trends 3.2 Generate informed discussion, debate and critical analysis with peers and colleagues 3.3 Use debate and feedback to challenge and refine own positions |
4 Extend own design skills |
4.1 Proactively identify and use opportunities presented by research to extend own design skills 4.2 Re-evaluate and refine approaches to work in the context of current and emerging trends 4.3 Use practice, discussion and ongoing evaluation to continuously improve skills |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Learning |
4.1-4.3 |
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Reading |
1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.2 |
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Writing |
2.4 |
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Oral Communication |
3.2, 3.3, 4.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 4.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBDES602 Research global design trends |
BSBDES602A Research global design trends |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10