Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Unit scope

The management of design involves clarification and confirmation of design objectives and goals, the resourcing and management of design activities and the processing of outcomes for acceptance by the client

Activities may include: liaison with client and/or other functional areas, identifying constraints to the design or proposal requirements, compiling information and preparing/confirming proposal and terms/conditions

Management involves planning, implementation and quality assurance and requires the application of human, material, systems and financial resources

Unit context

OH&S requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes and safe operating procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, environmental legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Work requires individuals to demonstrate leadership and organisational abilities, sensitivity, judgement and problem solving skills

Workplace environment

The competency can refer to enterprise and client design ideas or requests

The competency is used independently within routine and non-routine situations

Information and procedures

Design workload requirements and specifications

Enterprise, corporate and business plans

Enterprise and design organisation budget and resourcing policy

Summaries of materials, labour and overhead costs

Organisation work procedures

Legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice relevant to the product

Quality and Australian standards and procedures

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Locate, access and interpret relevant information
Apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including the use of personal protective clothing and equipment
Manage design within an enterprise, including:
identification of design objectives and goals
planning of design activities
implementation of the design work plan, and
monitoring and responding to design performance
Communicate effectively with design team and customers
Maintain accurate records

Underpinning Knowledge
Intellectual property law provisions
Design and production issues:
fundamentals of the elements and principles of design
the industry, trends and knowledge of product design
product construction techniques and processes
detailed knowledge of a range of materials
research sources
materials, fibres, trims, accessories and their properties and characteristics
Management issues:
contemporary management and leadership practices
enterprise resource management policies and procedures/practices
enterprise fiscal management policies and procedures/practices
quality assurance for design processes
negotiation techniques
Workplace procedures and reporting process
Relevant OH&S legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice

Underpinning Skills
Information. Research, collect, organise and understand information related to design management, including the relevant legal, technical, regulatory, fiscal, cultural, environmental and safety requirements
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of the management requirements, coordination of work and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities to optimise the use of resources and avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
Teamwork. Work with others and foster the team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
Mathematical ideas and techniques. Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly determine resource and cost requirements
Solve problems. Create and apply systematic problem solving techniques to anticipate problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage
Use of technology. Use the workplace technology related to management, including computing/computer-aided information management systems

Resource Implications
Access to real or appropriately simulated situations involving the management of design activities
This includes real or simulated work areas, materials, equipment, and information on work specifications, customer requirements and quality standards, organisation procedures and relevant safety procedures and regulations

Method of Assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency, or the potential for consistency, of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of work, evidence portfolios and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant workloads, staff, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Key Competency Levels
NB:These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
There are three levels available:
Level 1 where work is within set conditions and process
Level 2 where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised; and
Level 3 where the design and/or development of conditions or process is required
Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(2)