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Research furniture styles and movements

Research furniture styles and movements

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT4012
State Code
WI293
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
100599 - Graphic And Design Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers researching furniture styles and movements and analysing how they influence furniture design by accessing a range of information sources. It also covers identifying influences on the design of furniture and documenting information for use in furniture design projects. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan research
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching furniture styles and movements are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Relevant research sources of information on furniture styles and movements are located
  • 1.4 Formal and informal research techniques are selected to access the information
  • 1.5 Scope of research is determined
2 Conduct research and document findings
  • 2.1 Research is conducted using a range of research techniques
  • 2.2 Geographical research is conducted to detect influences
  • 2.3 Cultural, economic and environmental influences on furniture styles and movements are identified
  • 2.4 Features of furniture are identified
  • 2.5 Significant trends, designers and techniques and their influences on styles and movements are identified
  • 2.6 Research information is applied to current furniture design trends, philosophy and surrounding buildings
  • 2.7 Information is documented to develop reference materials to inform design projects
  • 2.8 Research materials and results of the research are organised and compiled into easy to access facilities for further reference
3 Maintain currency with furniture styles and movements
  • 3.1 Research sources and compiled information are regularly checked for usefulness in informing design projects
  • 3.2 Opportunities to update and expand research of styles and movements are scheduled
  • 3.3 Findings from research are regularly incorporated into design outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA383 LMFFDT4015A Research furniture styles and movements Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ49 MSFFDM4021 Research furniture styles and movements Unit of competency