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BSBDES201
Follow a design process

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow a design process at a basic level, incorporating an element of problem solving to identify and resolve challenges that may hinder the process.

It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision and respond to specific issues or changes which may relate to product and service requirements.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Clarify the challenge

1.1 Confirm the nature and scope of the challenge with stakeholders

1.2 Agree on specific objectives with stakeholders

1.3 Identify constraints that may impact the design process

1.4 Identify and source relevant supporting information and assistance

2 Explore different ideas and solutions

2.1 Generate a range of ideas to respond to the challenge

2.2 Explore different options and ideas for meeting objectives

2.3 Involve others in the process of developing ideas and solutions

3 Select and present a solution

3.1 Reflect on different ideas and feedback, and select a preferred solution

3.2 Summarise the key ideas in the solution and present to stakeholders in appropriate format

3.3 Obtain any required approvals to take the solution to the next stage

4 Implement solution

4.1 Schedule key tasks and organise resources to support implementation

4.2 Carry out testing, prototyping or trialling of the proposed solution

4.3 Maintain any required documentation

4.4 Identify problems and seek advice and guidance from others

5 Evaluate solution

5.1 Check success of the solution based on original objectives

5.2 Seek feedback from appropriate stakeholders

5.3 Review both the solution and the process undertaken to develop the solution as part of an ongoing learning process

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Clarify the challenge

1.1 Confirm the nature and scope of the challenge with stakeholders

1.2 Agree on specific objectives with stakeholders

1.3 Identify constraints that may impact the design process

1.4 Identify and source relevant supporting information and assistance

2 Explore different ideas and solutions

2.1 Generate a range of ideas to respond to the challenge

2.2 Explore different options and ideas for meeting objectives

2.3 Involve others in the process of developing ideas and solutions

3 Select and present a solution

3.1 Reflect on different ideas and feedback, and select a preferred solution

3.2 Summarise the key ideas in the solution and present to stakeholders in appropriate format

3.3 Obtain any required approvals to take the solution to the next stage

4 Implement solution

4.1 Schedule key tasks and organise resources to support implementation

4.2 Carry out testing, prototyping or trialling of the proposed solution

4.3 Maintain any required documentation

4.4 Identify problems and seek advice and guidance from others

5 Evaluate solution

5.1 Check success of the solution based on original objectives

5.2 Seek feedback from appropriate stakeholders

5.3 Review both the solution and the process undertaken to develop the solution as part of an ongoing learning process

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm the nature and scope of the challenge with stakeholders 
Agree on specific objectives with stakeholders 
Identify constraints that may impact the design process 
Identify and source relevant supporting information and assistance 
Generate a range of ideas to respond to the challenge 
Explore different options and ideas for meeting objectives 
Involve others in the process of developing ideas and solutions 
Reflect on different ideas and feedback, and select a preferred solution 
Summarise the key ideas in the solution and present to stakeholders in appropriate format 
Obtain any required approvals to take the solution to the next stage 
Schedule key tasks and organise resources to support implementation 
Carry out testing, prototyping or trialling of the proposed solution 
Maintain any required documentation 
Identify problems and seek advice and guidance from others 
Check success of the solution based on original objectives 
Seek feedback from appropriate stakeholders 
Review both the solution and the process undertaken to develop the solution as part of an ongoing learning process 

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