Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit specifies the outcomes required to research and recommend artwork for various design and decoration solutions to 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 workplace performance in interior decoration and design operations of all sizes. Researching and recommending artwork applies to a retail, consulting or design and decoration studio environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a supervisory equivalent level. 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 recommending of artwork. Communication skills are used to access and interpret information using information technologies and complete artwork proposals. Self management and learning skills are applied in the review of information and art 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. Plan for artwork research |
1.1. Applicable OHS , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending artwork are verified and complied with 1.2. Project brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with client 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 artwork |
2.1. Aesthetic requirements of the artwork are assessed and compared with surrounding furniture and colours 2.2. Intended application for the artwork is analysed and reviewed in accordance with the available space 2.3. New artwork and artists are sourced, researched and reported 2.4. Framing types and styles are researched and reported 2.5. Properties of the materials used in the production of artwork are analysed and evaluated 2.6. Manufacturing processes , art styles and available expertise for the desired artwork are assessed 2.7. Costs and availability of artwork are assessed and compared 2.8. Environmental impact of artwork materials used are assessed 2.9. Longevity and restorability quality of artwork is researched 2.10. Project is measured for artwork requirements, calculating quantities and requirements |
3. Recommend artwork |
3.1. Selected or commissioned artwork quantities and qualities are presented and promoted to the client 3.2. Performance and characteristics of selected artwork are presented and promoted to the client 3.3. Costs associated with purchasing and obtaining the artwork are provided in quote form to the client 3.4. Presentation of research information is made, highlighting the findings and rationale for the artwork chosen 3.5. Artwork is selected and positioned according to the client requirements, project brief and nature of the space 3.6. 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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Client |
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Parameters |
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Resources |
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Communication |
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Aesthetics |
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Artwork |
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Framing |
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Properties |
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Materials |
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Manufacturing process |
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Environmental impact |
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Longevity and restorability |
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Commissioned |
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Qualities |
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Performance and characteristics |
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Costs |
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Quote |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Interior decoration and design. |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
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