Modification History
NWP553 Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply scientific principles to solve problems common to all engineering fields. This includes quantities and units, vector and scalar quantities, kinematics dynamics, heat and temperature, constitution of matter and error and uncertainty.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to para-professionals in the engineering, manufacturing and construction environments where the application of scientific principles can provide a solution to standard engineering problems.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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 tasks you need to be able to perform, to demonstrate that you can achieve the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify the scientific principles embedded in an engineering problem |
1.1 Determine the engineering problem through requests, design briefs or equivalent, and clarify with the appropriate personnel . 1.2 Seek expert advice, when appropriate, regarding the statistical task and according to enterprise procedures . 1.3 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved at the work site. |
2 Apply scientific principles in the analysis or design of an engineering solution |
2.1 Interpret and understand industry codes, regulations and technical documentation relevant to the statistical task. 2.2 Identify and use sources of computational data . 2.3 Make and record appropriate underlying assumptions of the engineering problem. 2.4 Select the most appropriate analytical, computational or design methodology. 2.5 Identify, obtain and check r esources as fit for purpose. |
3 Verify, present and interpret outcomes |
3.1 Record and document results of the analysis or design in accordance with requirements and enterprise procedures. 3.2 Discuss and verify the outcomes of analysis with appropriate personnel. 3.3 Present outcomes as required by initial request or brief and organisational requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills:
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Required knowledge :
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The candidate should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Access to the workplace and resources including:
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the candidate, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Enterprise procedures may include: |
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Sources of computational data may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
General Engineering.