Application
This unit of competency covers researching and selecting finishes for various furniture design solutions in an industry workplace or design studio environment, and involves application of skills and knowledge at a supervisory or equivalent level.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Plan for finish research | 1.1 | Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending finishes 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 in accordance with WHS requirements | ||
1.4 | Client requirements and desires are reviewed, confirmed and clarified | ||
2 | Research finishes | 2.1 | Aesthetic requirements of the finish are assessed |
2.2 | New finish technologies are researched and reported | ||
2.3 | Tactile requirements of the finish in relation to the design is researched | ||
2.4 | Application methods and available expertise for the desired finish are assessed | ||
2.5 | Costs of finishes are assessed and compared | ||
2.6 | Environmental impact of finishes are assessed | ||
2.7 | Longevity and restorability of finishes are researched | ||
2.8 | Hazards associated with the use and application of finishes are researched | ||
2.9 | Quality of finishes are assessed and reported | ||
3 | Select finishes | 3.1 | Research information is critically analysed in the context of the design brief requirements |
3.2 | Finishes and their elements of design are promoted, research explained and evaluated for the client | ||
3.3 | Finishes and their principles of design are promoted, research explained and evaluated for the client | ||
3.4 | Presentation of research information is made highlighting the findings and rationale for the finishes chosen |
Evidence of Performance
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
Research and select finishes to assist with informing the design process and arrive at a solution which meets client requirements
Apply design elements and principles to the research and selection of finishes in accordance with the concepts and 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
Evidence of Knowledge
State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to selecting finishes
Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the selection of finishing materials
Finishing techniques
Characteristics, properties and selection criteria of finishing materials
Finishing characteristics and properties of timber being used
Matching requirements of adhesives and fasteners to timbers/materials
Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance
Work flow in relation to the furniture items being made or repaired
Environmental protection requirements
Established communication channels and protocols
Relevant problem identification and resolution
Assessment Conditions
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 researching and recommending furniture finishes.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
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: | 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 and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate conceptual and analytical ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving skills customers or suppliers may be internal or external |
Design brief includes: | the aims, objectives, milestones for the design project organisational or personal profiles target audience budget timeline consultation requirements colour requirements image requirements function |
Appropriate personnel include: | trainers supervisors suppliers clients colleagues managers |
Clients include: | suppliers manufacturers private clients colleagues retailers the public |
Aesthetics include: | consideration of appeal to a large number of people; products are pleasing to the eye of many who view it |
Finishes include: | paints waxes lacquers stains pigments oils traditional finishes plastic coatings UV-protected coatings liquid coatings synthetic coatings synthetics paper glass vinyls textiles laminates plastics stainless steel metal veneers stone-based products |
Tactile includes: | that perceived by the sense of touch producing the effect of three-dimensional depth |
Application methods include: | spraying painting applicators gluing vacuum wrapping rubbing bonding |
Environmental impacts include: | how the making and use of finishes effects the environment and how its continued use will affect those in the area energy consumption in applying the material greenhouse gases created waste levels and resource utilisation what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping use of the finish |
Longevity and restorability includes: | an analysis of how long the finish is expected to last, while maintaining quality of aesthetic value and how readily the finish can be upgraded, repaired or replaced |
Hazards include: | toxins and gases released by some finishes glues which may be harmful to people if not used correctly |
Critical analysis includes: | comparing contrasting reflecting critiquing considering merit discussion debate |
Elements of design include: | line shape form (geometric or organic) texture colour function |
Principles of design include: | balance proportion (symmetry and asymmetry) harmony contrast pattern movement rhythm unity style focus scale dominant sub-dominant subordinate relationship emphasis proximity alignment space anthropometry ergonomics arrangement workload materials handling capacity skills available equipment capabilities aesthetic relations tension development methods |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures include: | work procedures/instructions manufacturer specifications and instructions standard forms of workplace process and procedures organisation work specifications and requirements legislation, regulations and codes of practice quality and Australian Standards and procedures |
Sectors
Furniture design and technology