Course Title: Research and select furniture materials and technology

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4250

Course Title: Research and select furniture materials and technology

Portfolio: DSC

Nominal Hours: 72.0

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP9432C

City Campus

TAFE

320T Design (TAFE)

Face-to-Face


Course Contact: Julian Pratt

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4820

Course Contact Email: furniture@rmit.edu.au


Course Description

This unit specifies the outcomes required to research and select furniture materials and technologies in order to meet design requirements.


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

LMFFDT4014A Research and select furniture materials and technology

Elements:

1.  Plan for material research

2.  Research materials

3.  Select materials

4.  Research furniture making technology

5.  Select technology for furniture


Learning Outcomes

This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent research and selection including of traditional, new and emerging materials and technologies.

This unit requires employability skills in initiative and enterprise and problem solving in order to direct the research and selection of materials and technology. Communication skills are used to access and interpret information using information technologies and complete required documentation. Self management and learning skills are applied in the review of information and arrangements to ensure project needs are met.


Overview of Assessment

Effectively research and select materials and technology to assist with informing the design process and arrive at a solution which meets client requirements

Effectively apply design elements and principles to the research and selection of materials and technology

Effectively research and select materials and technology in accordance with the concepts and design brief

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for researching and recommending materials and technology

Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area