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 milestonesorganisational or personal profiles and aims image requirements and function target market budgettimeline consultation requirements colour requirements |
Clients include: | suppliersmanufacturersprivate clientscolleaguesretailers the public |
Parameters may include: | scope of briefapproval to make changes effect or feel trying to be achieved functionality (short and long term) budget restrictions established timelines |
Resources include: | computers computer softwaredesign 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 |
Aesthetics include: | the consideration of appeal to a large number of people; products are pleasing to the eye of many who view it |
Styles include: | furniture designers and key figures, such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles Eames and Antonio Gaudi schools and movements, such as Bauhaus in Germany, Federal style in the United States, and Art Nouveau in Europe periods and styles, such as the neo-classical Adams style, the simple lines of Art Deco, and the asymmetrical style of Rococo to decorative details, such as rosettes, foots, hinges and mouldings |
Furniture requirements include: | kitchens and bathrooms family rooms lounges bedroomsdining rooms rumpus roomsofficesreception areas hallwayslaundriesmedia rooms entertainment rooms |
Tactile includes: | that perceived by the sense of touch and producing the effect of three-dimensional depth |
Properties include: | durability level of fire retardancy fibre make up composition textile usematerial usefinishes quality environmental sustainability ergonomics flammability maintenance requirementswear and tear construction methods |
Materials include: | solid timber (native and imported) manufactured timber productsplastic metal alloys stone glasstextiles fibreglass foam cardboardpaper products any other manipulable substance |
Manufacturing processes include: | the methods by which the product will be produced, these steps require working from working drawings and specifications, producing components utilising machine operations, assembly of the components and finishing techniques |
Environmental impacts include: | how the sourcing and use of materials effects the environment and how its continued use will affect the area the material was sourced fromenergy consumption in processing the materialgreenhouse gases createdwaste levels and resource utilisation what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping use of the material |
Longevity and restorability include: | an analysis of how long the material is expected to maintain its structure and colour, while maintaining quality of aesthetic value and how readily the material can be repaired or replaced |
Anthropometrics include: | the scientific study of the measurements of the human body |
Ergonomics include: | the study of the efficiency of persons in their working environment |
Accessories include: | trinketsceramicstraysvasescarvings basketspots plants candlesclocks silverwaremirrorsframesscreensfloral displayshaberdasheryglasswarefireplace itemsgiftshand craftswater featuresphotographspotterypersonal itemsstatuesbook endsbowls bottles |
Drawings include: | hand drawn images or ideation drawings completed freehanddrafted technical drawings or drawings produced on computer using CAD software packages (these usually contain project specifications) |
Quality includes: | an inspection system for ensuring that pre-determined quality standards are being met, highlighting non-conformances requiring intervention |
Performance and characteristics include: | assessment of products to determine if they meet the requirements of the intended end use application and how well they do it, and the durability and composition of the product |
Costs include: | the cost of products and materials together with the cost of obtaining them either locally, interstate or overseas |
Quoting includes: | a price for a project taking account of the sizes associated with the project, the cost of materials, labour and overheads |
Information and procedures include: | work instructions, including plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures |