List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Prepare for assessment | 1.1 | Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to assessing and resolving technical integrity of a design are verified and complied with |
1.2 | Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel |
1.3 | Communication with others is established and maintained |
1.4 | Problems or underlying factors being addressed by the design brief are verified |
1.5 | Client requirements and desires are reviewed, confirmed and clarified |
1.6 | Elements of design are assessed for the intended outcome |
1.7 | Principles of design are assessed for the intended outcome |
2 | Assess technical integrity | 2.1 | Requirements of the brief are prioritised and assessed for conflicts |
2.2 | Integrity of a design is tested for structural and ergonomic compliance |
2.3 | Mechanical strength and stress points of a design are evaluated and reported |
2.4 | Success and failure points of a design are analysed and reviewed |
2.5 | Distinctive and strong points of a design are highlighted and recorded |
2.6 | Level of innovation and technical merit of a design is assessed and recorded |
3 | Resolve technical integrity | 3.1 | Most suitable materials, equipment and manufacturing processes to resolve the technical faults of a brief are assessed to comply with the requirements |
3.2 | Alternative design solutions for a technical failure are researched and instigated |
3.3 | Restoration of existing designs are considered and acted upon for viable cases |
3.4 | Final documentation outlining the full analysis of the design brief is compiled and produced as a report |
Collect, organise and understand information related to furnishing work instructions and work orders and safety procedures
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Apply design elements and principles to assess and resolve technical integrity of a design, working through the design process, assessing the requirements and recording the intended resolution
Produce a report on the intended resolution as a result of assessing and resolving technical integrity of a design
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Lead others and work effectively to improve production quality and outcomes
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures
Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices
Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity and encourage participation of employees in the planning of work activities and changes
State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to assessing and resolving technical integrity of a design
organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for assessing and resolving technical integrity of a design
Environmental protection requirements
Established communication channels and protocols
Relevant design integrity problem identification and resolution
Elements and principles of design
Technical integrity of design
Ergonomics and aesthetic values
Types of tools, equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance
Characteristics of materials, products and defects
Relevant computer programs
Product assembly techniques and equipment capabilities
Sketching and drawing techniques
Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information
Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to materials, equipment and specifications relevant to assessing and resolving technical integrity of a design.