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Use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects

Use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFID5014
State Code
WI543
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
040107 - Interior And Environmental Design
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit of competency covers using computer-aided design (CAD) applications to produce models and documentation for interior decoration and design projects to meet client and project brief requirements. It applies to the development of 2-D and 3-D drawings that incorporate all standard practice notations and drawing protocols.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine project requirements
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to designing with CAD applications are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Project brief is reviewed and confirmed
  • 1.3 Parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed
  • 1.4 Design concepts and details of design solution are examined to determine drawing requirements
  • 1.5 Sketches, drawings and materials board are analysed
  • 1.6 Calculations and measurements are confirmed
  • 1.7 Documentation requirements for the design are clarified and confirmed
  • 1.8 Computing equipment and suitable software is selected and prepared for use
  • 1.9 Customised template created for individual workplace
2 Use CAD applications to produce 3-D model and documentation
  • 2.1 Layering strategy for project is designed, created and applied
  • 2.2 Architectural library is developed to acquire relevant design components
  • 2.3 Custom designed library parts are created
  • 2.4 Text, line, font and dimension styles are applied
  • 2.5 Pan, zoom and orbit tools are used to navigate in the 2-D and 3-D windows within the model
  • 2.6 Text and notations are added to the drawing in accordance with drawing protocols
  • 2.7 Dimensions are added to the drawing in accordance with drawing protocols
  • 2.8 3-D detailed suite of rooms, complete with fenestration and doors is produced on appropriate layers
  • 2.9 Advanced features of drawing tools are used to generate 3-D form
3 Edit drawing components
  • 3.1 Editing tools are used to modify drawing elements and text
  • 3.2 Object properties are modified changed or transferred to a different layer
4 Render surfaces
  • 4.1 Library is used to assign materials to surfaces and objects of the model
  • 4.2 New material creations are explored
  • 4.3 Texture, transparency, luminescence and patterns are edited to achieve desired surface effects using shader settings
  • 4.4 Light fixtures are included in model and parameters adjusted to achieve desired effects
5 Create 3-D views of the model
  • 5.1 Isometric, two and three point perspective views are created using a range of camera settings and rendering techniques
  • 5.2 Camera or target is repositioned to provide alternate views using a variety of camera techniques
  • 5.3 Effect of natural and artificial lighting are created in 3-D space to achieve photo realistic awareness of the 3-D model and the effect of light on surfaces
  • 5.4 Rending time considerations are examined to achieve specific output
6 Plot and print for final presentations
  • 6.1 Perspective views are saved and are appropriate for final media presentation
  • 6.2 Appropriate views are saved to meet requirements of brief
  • 6.3 Page layout is created for plotting and printing
  • 6.4 Page layout is prepared using saved views and documentation
  • 6.5 2-D documentation is plotted with appropriate line weights
  • 6.6 Slide show presentation is prepared using saved views and documentation
7 Save and back up files
  • 7.1 Folders and files are created to store drawing projects
  • 7.2 Drawings are saved and filed to allow easy access according to workplace documentation system
  • 7.3 Appropriate techniques for reducing file size are identified and compared
  • 7.4 Copies of files are backed up
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA358 LMFID5014A Use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI91 MSFID4014 Produce digital models and documentation for interior design projects Unit of competency