Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit specifies the outcomes required to research and recommend hard materials and finishes for various interior decoration and design solutions. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent research and recommendation of hard materials including a range of finishes and applies to a design and decoration retail, consulting or studio environment. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority. This unit requires employability skills in initiative and enterprise and problem solving in order to direct the research and selection of suitable hard materials. 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. Identify hard material requirements for project |
1.1. Applicable OHS , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending hard materials 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 with client 1.4. Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness 1.5. Communication with appropriate personnel is established and maintained |
2. Identify types and features of hard materials |
2.1. Types of hard materials and their suitability to wall, floor, ceiling and stair applications is identified 2.2. Types of hard materials and their suitability to window and door applications are identified 2.3. Other hard material products and their features and applications are identified 2.4. Hard material requirements for application in a residential environment are analysed 2.5. Hard material requirements for application in a commercial or industrial environment are analysed 2.6. Environmental and sustainability considerations for hard materials are examined |
3. Research hard materials |
3.1. Aesthetic requirements of the space are assessed 3.2. New hard material technologies are researched and reported 3.3. Tactile requirements of the hard materials in relation to the design are researched 3.4. Application methods and available expertise for the desired effect are assessed 3.5. Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the desired material are assessed 3.6. Costs of hard materials are assessed and compared 3.7. Environmental impact of hard materials are assessed 3.8. Longevity and restorability of hard materials are researched 3.9. Hazards associated with the use and application of hard materials are researched 3.10. Quality of hard materials are assessed |
4. Recommend hard materials |
4.1. Elements and principles of design are used to examine the appropriateness of hard materials for client brief requirements 4.2. Hard materials are selected to meet client brief requirements 4.3. Presentation of research information is made, highlighting the findings and rationale for the hard materials chosen 4.4. Presentation includes a range of presentation strategies including one or more materials boards |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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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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Hard materials |
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Project brief |
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Parameters |
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Client |
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Resources |
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Communication |
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Appropriate personnel |
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Aesthetics |
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Tactile |
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Application methods |
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Manufacturing processes |
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Environmental impact |
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Longevity and restorability |
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Hazards |
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Elements of design |
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Principles of design |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Interior decoration and design. |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
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