CUADES305 — Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
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What an assessment for CUADES305 must cover
22 assessable components: 3 elements (7 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 4 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Collect information on design history and theory
- 1.1Identify and access applicable sources of information on design history and theory
- 1.2Organise research material and findings for use in design practice, facilitating easy access and cross-referencing
2 Apply information to own area of work
- 2.1Evaluate information in the context of current design practice
- 2.2Assess which aspects of information on design history and theory could be used or adapted to inform current practice
- 2.3Apply understanding of own area of work using applicable information in culturally appropriate way
3 Update and maintain knowledge of design trends
- 3.1Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of design trends and developments
- 3.2Incorporate and integrate knowledge into design activities
Performance evidence
- identify features of the history and theory of design and how they can be adapted and applied to own work.
- In the course of the above, the candidate must:
- source and organise research findings on history and theory of design applicable to own work
- identify one or more opportunities to expand on maintain currency of theoretical and design knowledge.
Knowledge evidence
- current design trends in industry contexts applicable to that of one’s own work
- evolution of design in industry contexts applicable to that of one’s own work
- organisational information practices and their application in industry contexts applicable to that of one’s own work
- sources of information on design history and theory applicable to own design work.
Foundation skills
- Reading: Identifies, interprets and evaluates information on historical and current design trends from different sources
- Writing: Notes findings and sources of information for design knowledge, trends and developments; Documents information for colleagues and peers as requested
- Oral Communication: Asks questions and clarifies information, listens to responses and shares ideas with others
- Self-management: Understands main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role; Takes responsibility for routine low-impact decisions within familiar situations
- Planning and organising: Plans and implements required tasks
- Initiative and enterprise: Contributes to new approaches within immediate work environment
- Technology: Follows routine procedures for using digital technology to enter, store and retrieve information directly applicable to role
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Questions about assessing CUADES305
What does an assessment tool for CUADES305 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUADES305 needs to address all 22 unit components: 3 elements with 7 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 4 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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