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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research and evaluate a range of complex spaces
  2. Manipulate 3-D space and form applying design methodologies
  3. Resolve interior design problems applying design methodologies

Range Statement

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:

work health and safety (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

Spatial typology includes:

voids

apertures

thresholds

atriums

vertical and horizontal circulation systems

public spaces

multi-level spaces

mezzanines

transitional spaces

staircases

ceiling planes

Spatial arrangements and organising systems include:

axis

grids

lineal arrangements

centralised arrangements

nested spaces

modular systems

hierarchical systems

repetition structures

Elements and principles of design, including liveability and accessibility, include:

balance

similarity

texture

contrast

size

ground, volume

composition

orientation

form

structure

2-D space

position

proportion

3-D space

repetition

scale

line

rhythm

pattern

point

symmetry

tone

plane

Information and procedures include:

work instructions, including plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Performance Evidence

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 complex 3-D form and interior space and manipulate the elements and principles of design

Use conceptual models and other 3-D and spatial visualisation techniques

Observe and analyse the way complex spaces are configured and arranged and apply this to resolving interior design problems by exploring, evaluating and refining design solutions

Observe and compare 3-D spaces to understand and apply the elements and principles of design when organising 3-D space

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area/volume and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, presentation of design/colour concepts, the reporting of work outcomes and problems

Initiate new ideas and work techniques

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for applying creative methodologies

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for applying creative methodologies

Elements and principles of design, including liveability and accessibility

Interrelationship of forms in space

Concept of space

Uses of objects and forms

Interior elements

Space, volume and proportion and their application to interior design

Spatial concepts, such as illusion (e.g. Trompe d'l oeil)

Relationship of objects in space

Methods of interpreting space

Design process and progression of ideas

Environmental protection considerations for interior design

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution techniques

Design communication techniques