Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen designs

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MSFKB4015, 'Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen designs'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen designs' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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. Identify requirements of kitchen designs brief

1.1 Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client

1.2 Select work resources based on the needs of the project

1.3 Identify and assess aspects of the space that impact on potential solutions

1.4 Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols

2. Research options for kitchen materials, components and finishes

2.1 Examine products used in kitchen applications and determine suitability to meet design brief

2.2 Research new material technologies and determine suitability to meet design brief

2.3 Select options for further analysis and design development

3. Evaluate functional and aesthetic characteristics

3.1 Use elements and principles of design to examine the appropriateness of materials, components and finishes for client requirements

3.2 Assess aesthetic qualities with regard to desired effect

3.3 Assess application methods and available expertise for the desired effect

3.4 Assess and compare costs and quality of materials, components and finishes

3.5 Examine sustainability considerations for materials, components and finishes

3.6 Research hazards associated with the use and application of materials, components and finishes

4. Refine ideas and select preferred solution

4.1 Explore, integrate and refine different options through a process of reflection and testing

4.2 Choose a preferred solution based on research findings and the key objectives of the project brief

4.3 Prepare a visual representation that communicates the key aspects of the preferred solution

5. Make recommendations

5.1 Present recommendations in a format and level of detail suited to the client and scope of the project

5.2 Clearly articulate rationale for the chosen solution and present to the client

5.3 Seek client feedback on the proposed solution

5.4 Base adjustments to the final design solution on feedback

5.5 Accurately document specifications of selection and prepare for integration into design drawings and plans