Modification History
Release 1 (MEM05v9)
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency covers the application of systems engineering procedures in the management of complex engineering design projects, in particular where extensive integration of subsystems and components is required. The system hardware, architecture and software design aspects of systems engineering are covered in specialist design units of competency which all include a requirement for the application of systems thinking.
Application of the Unit
Systems engineering procedures are applied in setting up management procedures for engineering design projects involving the design of complex systems that require the integration of subsystems and/or components by a multi-discipline engineering team. The management processes may relate to all design stages and may include the development of systems software. In the production and life cycle management stages, systems engineering design stage output data may be used in the application of configuration management (CM) procedures (refer to MEM234036A Apply configuration management procedures in engineering project management) and/or to support the application of integrated logistic support (ILS) (refer to MEM234037A Perform maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities) where justified by system size and complexity or where required by contract.
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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Analyse and document system requirements |
1.1 |
Identify and document customer or contractual system requirements |
1.2 |
Set up a systems engineering team and allocate responsibilities |
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1.3 |
Analyse system requirements and define functional requirements and design constraints |
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Perform functional analysis and allocation |
2.1 |
Decompose system functions to lower level functions applicable to system design |
2.2 |
Allocate design constraints to all functional levels |
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2.3 |
Define and refine internal and external functional interfaces |
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2.4 |
Define, refine and integrate functional architecture |
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2.5 |
Review functional analysis outcomes against requirements and revise, where necessary |
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2.6 |
Develop and document the functional baseline |
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Manage preliminary design activities |
3.1 |
Coordinate the development of performance specifications for the system and components |
3.2 |
Define alternatives for system concepts, components and system elements |
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3.3 |
Select preferred product and process solutions |
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3.4 |
Define and refine internal and external physical interfaces |
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3.5 |
Define and refine system software requirements |
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3.6 |
Develop and document the allocated baseline |
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Manage the detail design activities |
4.1 |
Coordinate the development of item, process and material specifications |
4.2 |
Coordinate the development of software specifications |
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4.3 |
Coordinate the development of engineering drawings and associated material/component/hardware lists |
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4.4 |
Coordinate the development of item performance specifications |
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4.5 |
Determine product review and design verification procedures |
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4.6 |
Develop and document the product baseline |
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Provide oversight of production and delivery |
5.1 |
Apply product review and verification procedures and initiate action to remedy design or production deficiencies |
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Ensure that all relevant regulatory requirements are being met |
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Provide for life cycle management of the system, components and software |
6.1 |
Where there is a contractual requirement for application of CM, provide the technical data package and define the configuration items (CIs) and baselines |
6.2 |
Where there is a contractual requirement for ILS, provide the technical data package and data required for the development of the relevant ILS plans |
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6.3 |
Where there are no contractual requirements regarding life cycle management, deliver the technical data package and develop procedures for the management of the configuration of the system, system components and software |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes:
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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 |
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in managing the application of the systems engineering process. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate 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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Systems engineering process management |
The systems engineering process is a comprehensive process for the design and integration of complex systems that cover a range of engineering disciplines. The actual design work will be performed by appropriately qualified specialist engineers and the management process ensures that the design activities are coordinated and integrated into a system that meets specified performance requirements |
System requirements analysis |
System requirements analysis involves inputs such as customer needs and objectives, regulatory requirements and the technology base. It must clarify and define functional requirements and design constraints |
Functional analysis and allocation |
Functional analysis and allocation provides a greater understanding of what the system has to do and allocates overall system performance requirements to lower level subsystem and component functions. In so doing, it provides information essential to optimising physical solutions |
Baselines |
The functional, allocated and product baselines document a product at a specific stage of design definition. The functional baseline describes system level requirements, the allocated baseline describes design requirements for items below systems level and the product baseline describes the product physical detail |
Technical data package |
Technical data packages may include:
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Reference material |
Reference material includes:
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Unit Sector(s)
Competency field |
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Unit sector |
Engineering science |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.