MSFID6006 Design for conservation and restoration projects

Release: 1

MSFID6006 Design for conservation and restoration projects

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency covers applying researched information to formulate creative and complex design solutions to conservation and restoration projects satisfying the physiological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental requirements of the brief and in accordance with heritage style and conservation conditions.

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.
1	Analyse the project brief	1.1	Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to designing for conservation and heritage projects 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 in the design project is established and maintained
1.6	Relevant research is conducted to gain all information which may be used to inform the design process
1.7	All required information is accessed and interpreted to inform the design process
2	Conduct project research	2.1	Site analysis is conducted to assess the requirements of the spaces requiring work
2.2	Intended function of the space is 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	Issues relating to the conservation and heritage environment are identified and their implications for the design project determined
2.6	Research material is organised and presented in the form of a design proposal
2.7	Project is planned to make effective use of time and available resources
3	Develop design concepts	3.1	Multiple ideas and concepts are generated in a creative and diverse manner that is sympathetic to the design brief
3.2	Concepts are presented through sketches, mood boards, concept boards and concept models
3.3	Viability of concepts are assessed in conjunction with others
3.4	Environmental aspects of the project are assessed and design concepts reviewed to ensure maximum energy efficiency is achieved in solution
3.5	Access issues relating the project are identified and addressed in design solution
4	Design the space	4.1	Ideas are translated into 3-D space satisfying functional criteria
4.2	Evidence of 3-D notions are explored through modelling
4.3	Idea with the greatest potential for success is presented to promote the design's acceptance using both 2-D and 3-D representations.
4.4	Client feedback is sought, amendments are agreed to and recorded, and ideas are revised and refined
4.5	A materials palette is selected to enhance spatial ideas
4.6	Design is modified in response to critical feedback without losing integrity of the design intention
5	Revise and refine solution	5.1	Ergonomic and anthropometric principles are assessed in respect to the space and the intended products
5.2	Spatial planning is further revised and resolved in response to client feedback
5.3	Materials, colours, finishes, fixtures and fittings are selected appropriate to the concept and brief parameters
5.4	Feedback is received through consultation with the client and incorporated into design solution
6	Prepare a fully rendered client presentation	6.1	Resource requirements are identified for presentation
6.2	Final design solution is communicated effectively and creatively using a range of techniques and media
6.3	Documentation drawings and material selections are prepared that are consistent with, and that best communicate, the design intent
6.4	Work is completed to plan and within brief constraints
6.5	Client feedback and response is analysed to determine success in achieving client satisfaction
6.6	Own performance in the design process is examined to identify strengths and weaknesses
6.7	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.
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
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
Relevant research includes:	similar products and typologies materials social and cultural influences site analysis site conditions functional requirements commercial application heritage or conservation style influences condition heritage construction methods and materials
Information includes:	usage requirements building and service plans ergonomics anthropometrics proxemics costs product performance and characteristics existing conditions new technologies restoration techniques
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
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
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
Colours include:	colour principles psychology fundamentals coordination perception language tonal translucent contrast harmony effects on space formulas colour wheels
Finishes include:	paints waxes lacquers stains pigments oils plastic coatings veneers ceramics stone glass textiles other textures
Fixtures, fittings and accessories include:	furniture soft furnishings floor treatments curtain treatments 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
Drawings include:	hand drawn images or ideation drawings completed freehand drafted technical drawings or drawings produced on computer using CAD software packages
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

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFID6006A Design for conservation and restoration projects.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73