Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Analyse the project brief

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to designing for complex sites are verified and complied with

1.2

Project brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with client

1.3

Key requirements for the project 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 others involved in the project is established and maintained

1.6

Relevant research is conducted to gain all information which may be used to inform the decoration process

1.7

All required information is accessed and analysed to inform the decoration process

2

Conduct project research

2.1

Site analysis is conducted to assess the requirements and environmental aspects of the spaces requiring work

2.2

Intended function of the spaces are ascertained from the client

2.3

Contextual information relating to the brief is researched and evaluated

2.4

Functional and planning issues are determined specific to the site and client requirements

2.5

Research material is organised and presented in the form of a decoration proposal

2.6

Project is planned to make effective use of time and available resources

3

Generate decorative themes and concepts

3.1

Multiple ideas and concepts are generated in a creative and diverse manner that is sympathetic to the project brief

3.2

Ideas are translated into 2-D and 3-D space resolution using a range of techniques and media

3.3

Themes and concepts are presented to the client using support documentation, sketches, mood boards, and concept boards

3.4

Viability of concepts are assessed in conjunction with others

3.5

Client feedback is obtained and ideas revised and refined accordingly

4

Select and specify internal finishes, furniture, furnishings, lighting and object d'art

4.1

Internal elements and wall and floor finishes are selected and specified according to brief parameters

4.2

Materials board and schedules are developed

4.3

Lighting effects are designed and detailed

4.4

Furniture, accessories and art objects are selected, specified and costed using established workplace system

4.5

Furnishings and window treatments are selected to enhance the design scheme within the constraints of the brief and budget

4.6

Rendered 2-D and 3-D drawing of the scheme are prepared to represent the desired effect

5

Present a fully resolved scheme and evaluate client response

5.1

Final decoration solution is presented to the client in a professional manner using a range of digital media

5.2

Client feedback is sought, amendments are agreed to and recorded, and ideas are revised and refined without losing design integrity

5.3

Own performance in the design process is examined to identify strengths and weaknesses

5.4

Areas for improvement are identified

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
• timelines
• consultation requirements
• colour requirements

Clients include: 

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

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

Relevant research includes: 

• similar products and typologies
• materials
• social and cultural influences
• site analysis
• site conditions
• functional requirements

Information includes: 

• lifestyle requirements
• cultural issues
• ergonomics
• anthropometrics
• proxemics
• costs
• product performance and characteristics
• existing conditions

Site analysis includes: 

• a visit to the site to achieve a feel for the intention of the project brief and how services may be affected by it, identifying constraints of site, and recording information and taking photos

Environmental aspects include: 

• how the use of raw materials affects the ecology and environment and how its continued use will affect the area it has been sourced from
• energy consumption in achieving the material
• greenhouse gases created
• waste levels
• resource utilisation and transport effects
• what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping material from the source

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)
• elevations
• sections
• plans
• perspectives

Personal protective equipment includes: 

• that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include: 

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