Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to define requirements, to confirm feasibility, to develop and trial options and to analyse and report on proposed products and related processes. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Assess product feasibility |
1.1. Provisional specifications are identified and interpreted, in consultation with others, where required 1.2. Provisional specifications are subject to feasibility modelling and analysis 1.3. Recommendations from the feasibility study are processed |
2. Participate in developing/engineering prototype product |
2.1. Product or process specifications are interpreted and/or preliminary specifications are developed from the feasibility study 2.2. Specifications are used to develop or engineer the prototype product 2.3. Results are analysed and decisions to move to a trial are confirmed |
3. Conduct trials |
3.1. Trial procedures/parameters are established and recorded 3.2. Organisation and liaison issues with production areas are resolved 3.3. Raw materials are checked or selected and machines and skill availability allocated against requirements 3.4. Trials are carried out in accordance with the established procedures |
4. Analyse, interpret and report results |
4.1. Results of the trials are analysed to determine performance and acceptability for production 4.2. Variations and improvements necessitated by the findings are recorded and/or trialed 4.3. Reports and recommendations are prepared and processed in accordance with enterprise procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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
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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
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Resource implications |
Access to real or appropriately simulated situations requiring the development of products and related processes This includes real or simulated work areas, materials, equipment, and information on work specifications, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, organisation procedures and customer requirements. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts. Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and/or samples of work and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency. |
Context of assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in a simulated workplace facility with relevant equipment, simulated work instructions and deadlines. |
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, 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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Unit scope |
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Unit context |
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Work responsibilities will vary in scope according to : |
The competency is used independently within routine and non-routine situations. |
Information and procedures |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Furnishing Technology |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
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