Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to contribute to developing products or processes within the workplace. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
This unit applies to activities contributing to development of products or processes within the enterprise. It includes conducting trials to establish conformance to requirements. Judgement may be required in planning and selecting appropriate processes or procedures for self and others. Work may be conducted in restricted spaces or exposed conditions or controlled or open environments Work responsibilities will vary in scope according to:
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. This unit is applied according to OHS and workplace practices of the enterprise, which may include:
This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising the development of products or process for production. This unit also requires an ability to work with others in the team to test and asses the quality and feasibility of designs and make adjustments or modifications to specifications. Initiative, enterprise and problem solving will be used to assist in feasibility studies and develop specifications. Learning skills will be used to gather and apply new information. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisites |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Interpret provisional specifications |
1.1 Provisional specifications are identified 1.2 Specifications are interpreted, in consultation with others, where required |
2 Participate in feasibility studies |
2.1 Requirements for feasibility study are identified, in conjunction with others, as required 2.2 Assistance is provided in studies to assess feasibility of design and development through sampling, trial run production, consideration of machine or equipment capabilities, availability of resources, required quality and cost |
3 Assist in developing or engineering product |
3.1 Product or process specifications are interpreted and preliminary specifications are developed from feasibility study 3.2 Specifications are used to develop or engineer the product 3.3 Raw materials are checked or selected to meet requirements 3.4 Machine or equipment or skill availability are determined against requirements |
4 Conduct trials |
4.1 Requirements for trial are confirmed and clarified, where necessary, to establish procedures and parameters 4.2 Organisation and liaison with production area occurs, where required 4.3 Trials are assessed in accordance with the established procedures |
5 Analyse and interpret results |
5.1 Results of the trials are analysed to determine performance and acceptability for production 5.2 Analysis is interpreted to determine performance and acceptability for production |
6 Report results and maintain records |
6.1 Reports are prepared 6.2 Records are maintained, where required, |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit |
Demonstrates knowledge of:
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Demonstrates skills to:
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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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence to be considered |
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
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Consistency in performance |
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
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Resource implications |
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices. |
Context for assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. |
Interdependent assessment |
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units. |
Range Statement
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Legislative/regulatory requirements |
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements. |
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Feasibility studies may include: |
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Conducting trials may relate: |
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OHS practices |
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
All |