Modification History
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CUVDES404A |
This version first released with CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques for the design of products. It involves interpreting work briefs, organising resources, testing ideas, and refining approaches to a range of design challenges. The unit covers the design process to the point of producing prototypes of products.
Application of the Unit
Individuals who generate product design ideas apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. Products could be diverse and may include items, such as soft furnishings, furniture, toys, decorative objects and kitchenware.
Skills associated with producing the final product can be found in units related to specific disciplines, e.g. carpentry, woodworking, ceramics, glasswork, textiles or furniture making. These units can be found elsewhere in CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package, or in other Training Packages, such as LMF02 Furnishing; MSA07 Manufacturing; LMT07 Textiles, Clothing and Footwear; and CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services.
At this level, research, experimentation and ongoing refinement are used to produce a range of design work where an individual is beginning the process of finding an individual style. Work is undertaken independently with supervision and guidance as required.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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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
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1. Interpret product design briefs |
1.1 Interpret the specifications of design briefs 1.2 Take user or client requirements into account when making decisions about designing products 1.3 Clarify issues about specifications, parameters and constraints with relevant people as required 1.4 Research and evaluate information pertinent to briefs |
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2. Organise resources for product design |
2.1 Identify resources required to develop prototypes of products, including work space, materials, tools and equipment 2.2 Prepare and care for resources according to requirements 2.3 Follow storage and inventory procedures |
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3. Test product design approaches |
3.1 Produce preliminary visual representations 3.2 Identify possible approaches and establish criteria for selecting final approach 3.3 Select appropriate materials, tools and equipment and test approaches and techniques 3.4 Evaluate testing processes against criteria and select the approach that best meets the requirements of briefs 3.5 Critique own work and seek feedback as required 3.6 Refine and document the approach to product design based on testing and evaluation |
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4. Make prototypes of products |
4.1 Evaluate the need for object fabrication 4.2 Select and organise materials, tools and equipment for fabrication according to design approach 4.3 Safely make the prototype or sample ensuring consistency with design concepts and briefs 4.4 Respond positively to feedback and refine work as required 4.5 Present prototypes within agreed timeframes |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to engage with others about approaches to product design
- initiative and enterprise skills to experiment with techniques for product design
- learning skills to refine and improve a range of techniques
- literacy skills to:
- interpret design briefs
- research product design information
- numeracy skills to calculate material requirements and costs associated with producing products
- self-management and planning skills to plan work tasks
- technical skills to evaluate, adapt and integrate a range of techniques into the design and prototyping of products
- technology skills to search the internet for information to assist with the design of products.
Required knowledge
- role of experimentation in designing products
- work and ideas of other product designers in one or more areas of product design
- formal elements and principles of design as they relate to product design in general, as well as to the design of specific products
- techniques, materials, tools and equipment and their application to product design and manufacture
- common formats and features of briefs relating to the design of products
- history and theory of design in relation to product design
- intellectual property issues and legislation and their impact on the design industry
- sustainability considerations for product design
- OHS requirements for the design of products in the relevant context.
Evidence Guide
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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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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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:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
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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Briefs are usually prepared by a commissioning body or organisation and may be: |
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Products may include: |
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Parameters and constraints may refer to: |
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Relevant people may include: |
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Information may be about: |
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Work space needs may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Preliminary visual representations may involve: |
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Approaches may encompass: |
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Criteria may include: |
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Strategies to test techniques may involve: |
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Techniques may include: |
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Process followed to refine the design approach may involve: |
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Process used to document the approach may involve: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Design – design process
