Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and present information about design concepts and the associated manufacturing proposals in response to a design brief.
This unit applies to individuals who analyse and use information from a wide range of sources as part of the design process. They may work alone or as a member of a collaborative design/manufacturing team.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan for presentation of information | 1.1 Review, confirm and clarify design brief with appropriate personnel 1.2 Assess type and quantity of information to be presented based on design brief 1.3 Develop a presentation methodology suited to audience and select equipment and software appropriate to chosen methodology |
2. Prepare information | 2.1 Collate and prepare drawings for presentation that include both concept and construction information 2.2 Gather prototypes and samples from design process and prepare for presentation to suit audience needs 2.3 Source and prepare supporting written information about design, proposed manufacturing process and potential options 2.4 Include information about all stages of manufacturing process |
3. Present information | 3.1 Present recommendations in a format and level of detail suited to client and scope of the project 3.2 Articulate rationale for chosen solution and present to client 3.3 Seek client feedback on proposed solution and use feedback in design process |
Evidence of Performance
There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:
prepare and present design and manufacturing information for two different products that includes:
two types of drawings (sketches, working drawings, digital drawings or manual drawings)
information on materials, and construction techniques or manufacturing technologies, and finishing
one of maquettes, prototypes or samples
selection of workplace technology including communication and design software that shows consideration of audience
selection and implementation of one or more methods to review the effectiveness of the presentation.
Evidence of Knowledge
There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
information collection methods that support presentation development and delivery
communication protocols
elements and principles of design
application and use of ergonomic and anthropometric data (or factors) in design projects
presentation methods for communicating elements and principles of design
manufacturing methodologies being presented, including their advantages and disadvantages.
digital and non-digital presentation methods options for presentation methodology, and the advantages and disadvantages and associated equipment requirements for presenter and audience:
presentation boards
portfolios
photography
video and remote delivery
other forms of multimedia.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
design briefs
current information technology including design software for preparation of information.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (such as, language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Numeracy skills to interpret technical information.
Reading skills to interpret design briefs and other relevant information.
Writing and oral communication skills to record and report on design and manufacturing information.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Competency Field
Furniture design and manufacturing – general