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 decorating for residential spaces 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

1.6

Problems or underlying factors to be addressed by the project brief are verified

2

Conduct research on decoration requirements

2.1

Site analysis is conducted to assess the requirements of the spaces requiring decoration

2.2

Intended function of the space is ascertained from the client or project brief

2.3

Style, era, theme and feature of the site are identified

2.4

Issues relating to the conservation and heritage environment are identified and their implications for the project determined

2.5

Environmental issues are identified and analysed

2.6

Areas for research are identified to inform the decoration process

2.7

Collected information is documented

3

Generate decoration solution

3.1

Decoration concepts are generated and assessed against restoration requirements

3.2

Decoration treatments are selected according to the needs of the restoration style and era

3.3

Regulatory requirements relating to decoration are assessed to determine compliance

3.4

Environmental aspects of decoration solution are examined and areas for improved sustainability are identified and incorporated where possible

3.5

Conceptual approach is developed and clearly defined

3.6

Concept is presented to client using a range of concept presentation methods

3.7

Ideas are discussed with client and feedback received and analysed

3.8

Concept is modified according to feedback

3.9

Agreement on the concept is gained from the client

4

Prepare client presentation

4.1

Preliminary drawings are developed with decoration treatment inclusions and positioning

4.2

Final decoration solution is communicated effectively and creatively using a range of techniques and media

4.3

Work is completed to plan and within restoration brief constraints

4.4

Client feedback and response are analysed to determine success in achieving client satisfaction

4.5

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

4.6

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
• timeline
• consultation requirements
• colour requirements

Clients include: 

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

Parameters 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

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

Issues relating to the conservation and heritage environment include: 

• building standards
• safety standards
• guidelines relating to the specific commercial use
• size
• access
• flexibility of structural changes
• decision-making processes
• electricity supply
• services available
• building conditions
• other occupancy
• lease conditions
• conservation orders and conditions
• compatibility and matching of new and old materials
• protection and conservation of features

Areas for research include: 

• products and typologies of the style and era
• materials used in architecture of the style and era
• social and cultural influences
• site conditions
• functional requirements

Documentation includes: 

• working notes
• hand written records
• typed information and reports
• diagrams
• sketches
• tables
• matrixes
• images
• visual essays

Decoration treatments include: 

• furniture
• soft furnishings
• floor treatments
• curtain treatments
• bed covers
• built in cabinetry or fittings
• light fittings
• lamps
• picture framing
• 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

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

Finishes include: 

• paints
• waxes
• lacquers
• stains
• pigments
• oils
• plastic coatings
• veneers
• ceramics
• stone
• glass
• textiles
• other textures
• colours and effects

Environmental implications include:  

• how the use of raw materials effects the ecology and environment and how its continued use will effect 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

Concept presentation methods include: 

• fully rendered 3-D CAD drawings
• mood boards
• concept boards
• 3-D models
• sketches
• photos

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