Design Software

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
A/502/4574
Credits:
5
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Obtain, insert and combine information for designs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain what designs are needed.
  • 1.2
    Explain how the context affects the way designs should be prepared.
  • 1.3
    Provide guidance on what and how any copyright or other constraints may apply to the use of own and others’ designs.
  • 1.4
    Obtain, insert and prepare designs.
  • 1.5
    Explain how file format affects design quality, format and size and how to choose appropriate formats for saving designs.
  • 1.6
    Use appropriate techniques to organise and combine information of different types or from different sources.
  • 1.7
    Store and retrieve files effectively, in line with guidelines and conventions where available.
2.

Use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Explain what technical factors affecting designs needs to be taken into account and how to do so.
  • 2.2
    Select and use suitable tools and techniques efficiently to create designs.
  • 2.3
    Use guide lines and dimensioning tools appropriately to enhance precision.
  • 2.4
    Select and use appropriate tools and technqiues to manipulate and edit designs.
  • 2.5
    Check designs meet needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary.
  • 2.6
    Identify and respond appropriately to quality problems to ensure that outcomes are fit for purpose and meet needs.