Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit specifies the outcomes required to decorate for events including expos, design shows and other events in accordance with project briefs. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in interior decoration and design operations of all sizes. Decorating for events applies to a retail, consulting or design and decoration studio environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a para-professional level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority. This unit covers employability skills in teamwork and communication in order to work with others in the decoration process. Planning and organising and problem solving skills are required to apply decoration processes and initiative and enterprise are required to develop and sell decoration ideas. Self management and learning skills are applied to assess and reflect on own skills and identify areas for improvement. |
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. Analyse the project brief |
1.1. Applicable OHS , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to decorating for events are verified and complied with 1.2. Project brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with client 1.3. Key requirements and parameters for the event are assessed and confirmed and constraints determined 1.4. Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness 1.5. Communication with event organisers is established and maintained |
2. Analyse event information |
2.1. Site analysis is conducted to assess the requirements of the space requiring work 2.2. Marketing strategy for the event is analysed and themes and concepts explored and evaluated in accordance with event objectives 2.3. Lifestyle requirements and key characteristics of the target market are assessed and confirmed with event organisers 2.4. Restrictions and timelines are ascertained from the event organisers 2.5. Intended function of the event display is ascertained taking into account movement of people around displays and other displays 2.6. Environmental considerations are analysed in respect to the space 2.7. Cultural considerations are evaluated in respect to the space 2.8. Ergonomic , anthropometric and proxemic principles are assessed in respect to the space and the intended products |
3. Develop decoration ideas |
3.1. Products , materials and finishes are explored in accordance with the marketing strategy and discussed with event organisers 3.2. Product quantities and qualities are calculated in accordance with event budget 3.3. Performance and characteristics of products are assessed and reviewed in accordance with event requirements 3.4. Costs associated with purchasing and obtaining the products are analysed and evaluated 3.5. Colour options are explored and discussed for the event 3.6. Sketches and drawings are completed and positioning of products and accessories identified |
4. Complete decoration proposal |
4.1. Supplies necessary to complete the project are sourced and costed 4.2. Suitable contractors are sourced and quotes obtained 4.3. Specifications for materials and processes are developed 4.4. Work plan is developed and evaluated 4.5. Costings and timelines are compiled and developed into a full project proposal 4.6. Proposal is presented to client 4.7. Client feedback and response is analysed to determine success in achieving client satisfaction 4.8. Own performance in the design process is examined to identify strengths and weaknesses 4.9. Areas for improvement are identified |
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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Clients |
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Parameters |
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Events |
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Resources |
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Communication |
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Site analysis |
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Marketing strategy |
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Themes |
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Concepts |
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Lifestyle requirements |
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Restrictions |
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Timelines |
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Environmental considerations |
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Cultural considerations |
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Ergonomics |
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Anthropometrics |
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Proxemics |
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Products |
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Material |
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Finishes |
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Quality |
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Performance and characteristics |
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Costs |
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Colours |
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Sketches and drawings |
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Accessories |
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Supplies |
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Contractors |
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Quoting |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Interior decoration and design. |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
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