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 | Identify and analyse qualities and properties of batched or limited production furniture items | 1.1 | Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and enterprise requirements relevant to the design of batch or limited production items of furniture are verified and complied with |
1.2 | Details of the qualities and properties of batch produced furniture making methods are identified |
1.3 | Features of limited production methods are identified |
1.4 | Resource and equipment implications for batch and limited production methods are assessed |
2 | Research product needs | 2.1 | All external parameters affecting the design of the contemporary furniture product are obtained from the client or from information sources |
2.2 | Client or market needs for contemporary product are obtained and recorded |
2.3 | Inspirational information is collected from relevant sources |
2.4 | Visual needs of the product are identified and documented |
2.5 | Ethical considerations are obtained, reviewed and documented |
2.6 | Product needs are prioritised and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice |
3 | Prepare the design brief | 3.1 | Product needs and external parameters and factors are reviewed and clarified with the client or retail customers |
3.2 | Report on product needs is produced, including design opportunities |
3.3 | Feedback from the client or customer is gained and recorded |
3.4 | Details of changes are negotiated with the client or customer and recorded |
3.5 | Outcomes of design process are clarified and agreed to with the client or customer |
3.6 | Design brief is prepared and documented, including budget, timelines, production needs and methods |
4 | Generate ideas in response to design brief | 4.1 | All relevant information on product and client needs are analysed and integrated into generation of ideas using lateral thinking methods |
4.2 | Ideas are visually presented |
4.3 | Ideas are matured through review and re-working |
4.4 | New ideas are generated from initial ideas |
4.5 | Final ideas are visually presented |
5 | Evaluate and develop design proposals | 5.1 | Each design idea is evaluated against design brief and requirements for batch or limited production manufacture |
5.2 | Design proposals are scored against weighted assessment criteria and results recorded |
5.3 | Feasible high scoring design proposals are selected for further development |
5.4 | Design proposals are completed in response to evaluation feedback |
6 | Present product proposals to client | 6.1 | Product proposals are prepared for presentation to client |
6.2 | Presentation arrangements are made, checked and confirmed |
6.3 | Design proposals are presented to the client |
6.4 | Client feedback is gained, analysed and confirmed |
6.5 | Design proposals are completed with consideration to client feedback |
7 | Produce final product proposal information ready for making | 7.1 | Construction details are finalised and documented |
7.2 | Visual aspects of product proposal are documented |
7.3 | Part details are documented |
7.4 | Manufacturing methods are documented |
7.5 | Details are recorded in accordance with enterprise practice |
Collect, organise and understand information related to furnishing work instructions and work orders and safety procedures
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
Identify the limitations and opportunities of batch and limited production design work for contemporary furniture products and develop and present final proposals for batch and limited production furniture items to meet a design brief
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 the design of furniture products
Ideas generation and conceptual development techniques
Historical furniture styles and movements
Contemporary furniture styles and movements
Furniture design methodology
Current ethical issues in society affecting furniture makers
Ergonomic and anthropometric standards
Environmental issues in making a furnishing product
Visual aesthetics of furnishing products
Current market segment products
Batch production techniques for product types
Production methodologies of furniture makers
Physical needs of product type
Materials and finishes used to produce furnishing products
Making techniques for product types
Costing techniques including overhead components
Options and technologies for presenting visual information
Established communication channels and protocols
Relevant production problem identification and resolution methods
Relevant document control methods.
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 a realistic product need, specific information covering client needs, batch production capabilities, details of the product requirements and options.