Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers decorating for events in accordance with project briefs in a retail, consulting or design and decoration studio environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a paraprofessional level.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking interior decoration and design work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Interior Decoration and Design
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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Analyse the project brief |
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Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to decorating for events are verified and complied with |
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1.2 |
Project brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with client |
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1.3 |
Key requirements and parameters for the event are assessed and confirmed and constraints determined |
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Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness |
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1.5 |
Communication with event organisers is established and maintained |
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Analyse event information |
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Site analysis is conducted to assess the requirements of the space requiring work |
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Marketing strategy for the event is analysed and themes and concepts explored and evaluated in accordance with event objectives |
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2.3 |
Lifestyle requirements and key characteristics of the target market are assessed and confirmed with event organisers |
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2.4 |
Restrictions and timelines are ascertained from the event organisers |
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2.5 |
Intended function of the event display is ascertained taking into account movement of people around displays and other displays |
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2.6 |
Environmental considerations are analysed in respect to the space |
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Cultural considerations are evaluated in respect to the space |
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2.8 |
Ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic principles are assessed in respect to the space and the intended products |
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3 |
Develop decoration ideas |
3.1 |
Products, materials and finishes are explored in accordance with the marketing strategy and discussed with event organisers |
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3.2 |
Product quantities and qualities are calculated in accordance with event budget |
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3.3 |
Performance and characteristics of products are assessed and reviewed in accordance with event requirements |
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3.4 |
Costs associated with purchasing and obtaining the products are analysed and evaluated |
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3.5 |
Colour options are explored and discussed for the event |
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3.6 |
Sketches and drawings are completed and positioning of products and accessories identified |
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4 |
Complete decoration proposal |
4.1 |
Supplies necessary to complete the project are sourced and costed |
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4.2 |
Suitable contractors are sourced and quotes obtained |
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4.3 |
Specifications for materials and processes are developed |
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4.4 |
Work plan is developed and evaluated |
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4.5 |
Costing and timelines are compiled and developed into a full project proposal |
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4.6 |
Proposal is presented to client |
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4.7 |
Client feedback and response is analysed to determine success in achieving client satisfaction |
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4.8 |
Own performance in the design process is examined to identify strengths and weaknesses |
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4.9 |
Areas for improvement are identified |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range of Conditions
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. |
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Unit context includes: |
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Project brief includes: |
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Clients include: |
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Parameters include: |
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Events include: |
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Resources include: |
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Site analysis includes: |
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Marketing strategy includes: |
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Themes include: |
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Concepts include: |
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Lifestyle requirements include: |
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Restrictions include: |
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Timelines include: |
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Environmental aspects include: |
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Cultural includes: |
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Ergonomics include: |
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Anthropometrics include: |
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Proxemics include: |
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Products include: |
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Materials include: |
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Finishes include: |
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Quality includes: |
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Performance and characteristics include: |
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Costs include: |
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Colours include: |
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Drawings include: |
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Accessories include: |
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Supplies include: |
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Contractors include: |
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Quoting includes: |
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Personal protective equipment includes: |
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Information and procedures include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFID5007A Decorate for events.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73