Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to assist professional and other staff in the planning and design of new products or sub-assemblies. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit applies to the automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves application of skills and knowledge to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Establish design requirements |
1.1. Information on customer needs, competitor products, organisation objectives, fashion trends, safety needs, relevant legislative and organisation requirements is gathered 1.2. Information gathered is analysed to develop key requirements needed in new designs 1.3. Requirement of new design is documented in accordance with organisation procedures |
2. Identify constraints |
2.1. Constraints on design concepts (such as market price or size, production capability, product complexity) are identified and documented 2.2. Suitable strategies are developed to address identified constraints on designs |
3. Create design concept |
3.1. An initial design concept based on identified design requirements and constraints is created 3.2. Function, physical requirements and impact of the design concept are reviewed in consultation with appropriate personnel 3.3. Modifications to the initial design concept are made in accordance with feedback provided by engineering and marketing and other appropriate personnel |
4. Produce concept sketches |
4.1. Sketches are prepared to illustrate and explain proposed design concept(s) 4.2. Concept sketches are reviewed in consultation with engineering, marketing and other appropriate personnel and suitable changes made in accordance with a critical evaluation of the proposed design |
5. Quantify design concept |
5.1. Critical dimensions and data of a design concept are identified and quantified 5.2. Drawings are prepared to required accuracy to enable suitable manufacturing methods to be identified and evaluated 5.3. Estimates of required materials, components and related costs are calculated in conjunction with engineering, marketing and other appropriate personnel |
6. Determine suitable production methods, materials and processes |
6.1. Components and sub-assemblies are drawn in accordance with the design requirements 6.2. Suitable manufacturing methods are identified for the production of components and sub assemblies 6.3. Identified manufacturing methods for components and sub-assemblies are evaluated in conjunction with production engineering staff 6.4. Suitable assembly and finishing methods for the proposed product design are identified and evaluated |
7. Evaluate feasibility |
7.1. The proposed design and manufacturing processes are evaluated against the design requirements in conjunction with design, engineering, marketing and other appropriate personnel 7.2. Suitable trials and tests of the design are devised and conducted |
8. Modify design |
8.1. The product design is suitably modified, based on the outcomes of the feasibility evaluations and trials 8.2. Further tests are conducted to confirm the suitability of the modified design against the identified design requirements 8.3. The outcomes of the modification and testing of the new design concept are documented in accordance with organisation requirements |
9. Complete documentation |
9.1. The design of the new product is documented in accordance with organisation requirements 9.2. The design documentation is processed for approval 9.3. The design documentation is stored and distributed in accordance with organisation requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Legislative requirements and procedures may include: |
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including those related to:
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Organisation requirements may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Teamwork, Supervision and Management |
Competency field
Competency field |
Manufacturing - Common |
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.