Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit specifies the outcomes required to research and recommend soft furnishings for various decoration and design solutions to meet client and project brief requirements. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent research and recommendation of soft furnishings which include curtains and window fittings, carpets, rugs and textiles used in upholstery, cushions and trimmings, in order to achieve integrated decoration and design solutions to meet a project brief. This unit requires employability skills in initiative and enterprise and problem solving in order to direct the research and selection of suitable soft furnishings. Communication skills are used to access and interpret information using information technologies and complete required documentation. Self management and learning skills are applied in the review of information and arrangements to ensure project needs are met. |
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. Assess soft furnishing requirements for the project |
1.1. Applicable OHS , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending soft furnishings are verified and complied with 1.2. Project brief is reviewed to determine desired effects for interior space 1.3. Parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed 1.4. Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness 1.5. Communication with others is established and maintained |
2. Research materials for soft furnishings |
2.1. Aesthetic , visual characteristics and colour requirements of the soft furnishings are assessed 2.2. Intended applications for the soft furnishings are analysed and reviewed 2.3. New soft furnishing and material technologies are researched and assessed against the project brief 2.4. Tactile requirements of the soft furnishings in relation to the design are researched 2.5. Properties of the materials used in the production of soft furnishings are analysed and evaluated 2.6. Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the materials are assessed 2.7. Costs and availability of materials are assessed and compared 2.8. Environmental impact and benefits of materials are assessed 2.9. Durability , restorability and maintenance care quality of materials are researched and requirements for residential and industrial applications examined |
3. Research and recommend decorative treatments for windows and openings |
3.1. Range of window treatments , their application and fixing technologies are researched 3.2. New technologies in window treatments are researched and relevance for decorative project identified 3.3. The features, limitations and environmental impact of window treatments are identified 3.4. The types of openings and their requirements are identified and a range of possible creative solutions determined 3.5. Window or opening is measured and details recorded accurately for a range of window treatments 3.6. Fabric requirements are calculated, and manufacturing requirements determined for a range of window treatments taking into consideration pattern repeats 3.7. Window treatment is selected and specified to meet client requirements and minimise environmental impact 3.8. Fixing technology is specified appropriate to selected window treatment 3.9. Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget |
4. Research and recommend soft floor coverings |
4.1. Range of floor coverings , their application and installation requirements are researched 4.2. The features, limitations and environmental impact of floor coverings are identified 4.3. Floor area is measured and details recorded accurately for flooring solution 4.4. Flooring solution is selected and details specified to meet client requirements 4.5. Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget |
5. Document and present decorative recommendations |
5.1. Soft furnishings are selected to achieve parameters of design brief 5.2. Specifications are documented for all soft furnishing recommendations 5.3. Schedule is presented to support decorative solution 5.4. Sample board is created to enhance and support the decorative intention 5.5. Feedback and follow up is instigated and maintained with the client |
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 |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
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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OHS requirements |
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Legislative requirements |
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Organisational requirements |
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Project brief |
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Parameters |
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Resources |
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Communication |
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Aesthetics |
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Colours |
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Soft furnishings |
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Tactile |
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Properties |
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Manufacturing process |
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Materials |
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Environmental impact |
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Durability and restorability |
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Window treatments |
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Pattern repeat |
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Floor coverings |
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Cost |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Interior decoration and design. |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
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