Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Interpret decoration requirements from project brief

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending furniture and accessories are verified and complied with

1.2

Project brief is reviewed and clarified with client to determine requirements for furniture and accessories

1.3

Parameters for furniture and accessories 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 furniture

2.1

Aesthetic and style requirements of the furniture are assessed

2.2

Intended application for the furniture is analysed and reviewed

2.3

New furniture technologies are researched and reported

2.4

Tactile requirements of the furniture in relation to the design are researched

2.5

Properties of the materials used in the production of furniture are analysed and evaluated

2.6

Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the desired furniture are assessed

2.7

Costs and availability of furniture are assessed and compared

2.8

Environmental impact of furniture materials used are assessed

2.9

Longevity and restorability qualities of furniture are researched

2.10

Space is measured for furniture requirements, calculating quantities and requirements

2.11

Principles of anthropometrics, ergonomics and spatial relationships are applied

3

Research accessories

3.1

Aesthetic and colour requirements of the accessories are assessed

3.2

Intended application for the accessories is analysed and reviewed

3.3

New accessory technologies are researched and reported

3.4

Tactile requirements of the accessories in relation to the design are researched

3.5

Properties of the materials used in the production of accessories are analysed and evaluated

3.6

Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the desired accessories are assessed

3.7

Costs and availability of accessories are assessed and compared

3.8

Environmental impact of accessory materials used is assessed

3.9

Longevity and restorability qualities of accessories are researched

3.10

Space is measured for accessory requirements, calculating quantities and requirements

3.11

Sketches and drawings are completed and prepared for positioning of products, materials and accessories

4

Make recommendations to client

4.1

Quantities and qualities of selected furniture and accessories are presented and promoted to the client

4.2

Performance and characteristics of selected furniture and accessories are presented and promoted to the client

4.3

Costs associated with purchasing and obtaining the furniture and accessories are provided in quote form to the client

4.4

Presentation of research information and samples is made, highlighting the findings and rationale for the furniture and accessories chosen

4.5

Feedback and follow up is instigated and maintained with the client

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes: 

• WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent
• work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures, Liveable and Accessible Housing Design guidelines, and organisation insurance requirements
• work requires individual to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving, plus self-management and learning skills

Project brief includes: 

• client needs and objectives
• client aims and objectives and criteria for evaluation
• milestones
• organisational or personal profiles and aims
• image requirements and function
• target market
• budget
• timeline
• consultation requirements
• colour requirements

Clients include: 

• suppliers
• manufacturers
• private clients
• colleagues
• retailers
• the public

Parameters may include: 

• scope of brief
• approval to make changes
• effect or feel trying to be achieved
• functionality (short and long term)
• budget restrictions
• established timelines

Resources include: 

• computers
• computer software
• design software
• computer-aided design (CAD) software
• colour boards
• storyboards
• swatches
• product based colour systems, such as Munsell or similar
• colour matching system, such as Pantone Matching System (PMS)
• journals (directions magazines)
• artistic equipment and products
• model making equipment

Aesthetics include: 

• the consideration of appeal to a large number of people; products are pleasing to the eye of many who view it

Styles include: 

• furniture designers and key figures, such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles Eames and Antonio Gaudi
• schools and movements, such as Bauhaus in Germany, Federal style in the United States, and Art Nouveau in Europe
• periods and styles, such as the neo-classical Adams style, the simple lines of Art Deco, and the asymmetrical style of Rococo
• to decorative details, such as rosettes, foots, hinges and mouldings

Furniture requirements include: 

• kitchens and bathrooms
• family rooms
• lounges
• bedrooms
• dining rooms
• rumpus rooms
• offices
• reception areas
• hallways
• laundries
• media rooms
• entertainment rooms

Tactile includes: 

• that perceived by the sense of touch and producing the effect of three-dimensional depth

Properties include: 

• durability
• level of fire retardancy
• fibre make up
• composition
• textile use
• material use
• finishes
• quality
• environmental sustainability
• ergonomics
• flammability
• maintenance requirements
• wear and tear
• construction methods

Materials include: 

• solid timber (native and imported)
• manufactured timber products
• plastic
• metal
• alloys
• stone
• glass
• textiles
• fibreglass
• foam
• cardboard
• paper products
• any other manipulable substance

Manufacturing processes include: 

• the methods by which the product will be produced, these steps require working from working drawings and specifications, producing components utilising machine operations, assembly of the components and finishing techniques

Environmental impacts include: 

• how the sourcing and use of materials effects the environment and how its continued use will affect the area the material was sourced from
• energy consumption in processing the material
• greenhouse gases created
• waste levels and resource utilisation
• what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping use of the material

Longevity and restorability include: 

• an analysis of how long the material is expected to maintain its structure and colour, while maintaining quality of aesthetic value and how readily the material can be repaired or replaced

Anthropometrics include: 

• the scientific study of the measurements of the human body

Ergonomics include: 

• the study of the efficiency of persons in their working environment

Accessories include: 

• trinkets
• ceramics
• trays
• vases
• carvings
• baskets
• pots
• plants
• candles
• clocks
• silverware
• mirrors
• frames
• screens
• floral displays
• haberdashery
• glassware
• fireplace items
• gifts
• hand crafts
• water features
• photographs
• pottery
• personal items
• statues
• book ends
• bowls
• bottles

Drawings include: 

• hand drawn images or ideation drawings completed freehand
• drafted technical drawings or drawings produced on computer using CAD software packages (these usually contain project specifications)

Quality includes: 

• an inspection system for ensuring that pre-determined quality standards are being met, highlighting non-conformances requiring intervention

Performance and characteristics include: 

• assessment of products to determine if they meet the requirements of the intended end use application and how well they do it, and the durability and composition of the product

Costs include: 

• the cost of products and materials together with the cost of obtaining them either locally, interstate or overseas

Quoting includes: 

• a price for a project taking account of the sizes associated with the project, the cost of materials, labour and overheads

Information and procedures include: 

• work instructions, including plans, drawings and designs
• workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
• manufacturer specifications and operational procedures