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 this Training Package.
Overview of assessment requirements
There should be evidence of successfully designed products.
Specific evidence requirements
What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit?
The critical aspect for this unit of competency is the ability to apply a thorough understanding of materials and components, their grades and properties and the effects of processing to a new situation and use this understanding to predict likely solutions to the new product design specification challenge. This understanding of material/component and process interactions should also be able to be applied in interpreting data and making adjustments to materials/components and process to achieve the desired outcomes.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements:
This unit requires high levels of numeracy and literacy with the ability to write and interpret technical specifications and reports. Advanced numeracy allowing the calculation and interpretation of statistics, product formulae and process conditions is also required.
In what context should assessment occur?
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
by observation of an actual product development project where the assessee takes a lead technical role
by use of a suitable product development project where arrangements are made to also assess the implementation aspects.
The development must be of a product which is new to the organisation and not just a modification of an existing product. It is possible that a major redesign of an existing product may encompass all the aspects of a new product design to an appropriate breadth and depth. Where the only available product design projects are the major redesign of an existing project, normally several such projects will be required to match the breadth and depth of skills which can be demonstrated by the development of a totally new product.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be supported by targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be supported by appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment.
Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?
This unit may be assessed with other relevant units.
What method of assessment should apply?
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the elements, performance criteria, skills and knowledge. A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors should gather sufficient, fair, valid, reliable, authentic and current evidence from a range of sources. Sources of evidence may include direct observation, reports from supervisors, peers and colleagues, project work, samples, organisation records and questioning. Assessment should not require language, literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit.
The assessee will have access to all techniques, procedures, information, resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace.
The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment.
What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance?
Evidence from one major product design or a number of product improvements should be available.
What skills and knowledge are needed to achieve the performance criteria?
Knowledge and understanding of the materials, equipment and process sufficient to choose an appropriate combination of materials and process to achieve the end use function of the product.
Knowledge of the enterprise's procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.
Competence includes the ability for the practical completion of the job to:
select and justify the selection of:
type of material/material specification
appropriate process for a range of product/market applications
material and product testing procedures
apply theoretical principles to predict:
properties of product based on materials selected
effects of processes and processing on the final properties of the product
mathematically determine:
product cost estimates
interpret and make recommendations based on:
field test results
market analysis data
trailing data.
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
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 this Training Package.
Overview of assessment requirements
There should be evidence of successfully designed products.
Specific evidence requirements
What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit?
The critical aspect for this unit of competency is the ability to apply a thorough understanding of materials and components, their grades and properties and the effects of processing to a new situation and use this understanding to predict likely solutions to the new product design specification challenge. This understanding of material/component and process interactions should also be able to be applied in interpreting data and making adjustments to materials/components and process to achieve the desired outcomes.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements:
This unit requires high levels of numeracy and literacy with the ability to write and interpret technical specifications and reports. Advanced numeracy allowing the calculation and interpretation of statistics, product formulae and process conditions is also required.
In what context should assessment occur?
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
by observation of an actual product development project where the assessee takes a lead technical role
by use of a suitable product development project where arrangements are made to also assess the implementation aspects.
The development must be of a product which is new to the organisation and not just a modification of an existing product. It is possible that a major redesign of an existing product may encompass all the aspects of a new product design to an appropriate breadth and depth. Where the only available product design projects are the major redesign of an existing project, normally several such projects will be required to match the breadth and depth of skills which can be demonstrated by the development of a totally new product.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be supported by targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be supported by appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment.
Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?
This unit may be assessed with other relevant units.
What method of assessment should apply?
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the elements, performance criteria, skills and knowledge. A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors should gather sufficient, fair, valid, reliable, authentic and current evidence from a range of sources. Sources of evidence may include direct observation, reports from supervisors, peers and colleagues, project work, samples, organisation records and questioning. Assessment should not require language, literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit.
The assessee will have access to all techniques, procedures, information, resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace.
The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment.
What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance?
Evidence from one major product design or a number of product improvements should be available.
What skills and knowledge are needed to achieve the performance criteria?
Knowledge and understanding of the materials, equipment and process sufficient to choose an appropriate combination of materials and process to achieve the end use function of the product.
Knowledge of the enterprise's procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.
Competence includes the ability for the practical completion of the job to:
select and justify the selection of:
type of material/material specification
appropriate process for a range of product/market applications
material and product testing procedures
apply theoretical principles to predict:
properties of product based on materials selected
effects of processes and processing on the final properties of the product
mathematically determine:
product cost estimates
interpret and make recommendations based on:
field test results
market analysis data
trailing data.
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.