List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. | Investigate requirements of aeronautical system design projects | 1.1 | Review the context and negotiate parameters of the engineering design brief in consultation with stakeholders |
| 1.2 | Determine engineering scientific principles and design techniques required for design process |
| | 1.3 | Investigate life-cycle design and sustainability implications of aeronautical system design |
| | 1.4 | Determine specification, documentation and graphical techniques required to define designs |
| | 1.5 | Confirm work health and safety (WHS), regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk management and registration requirements relevant to aircraft system design project |
| | 1.6 | Investigate the need for technical and professional assistance |
2. | Apply aeronautical system design techniques | 2.1 | Plan, schedule and coordinate the design task |
| 2.2 | Apply the design process and aeronautical scientific principles to component selection and design proposals |
| | 2.3 | Create adequate and accurate calculations, preliminary graphics and maintain design process records |
| | 2.4 | Evaluate multiple solutions against design criteria, risk, sustainability and cost |
| | 2.5 | Select system components and hardware |
| | 2.6 | Apply systems thinking to problem solving and decision making in dealing with contingencies and constraints for continuous improvement and development of design options |
| | 2.7 | Incorporate professional and technical assistance as required |
| | 2.8 | Apply specification, documentation and graphical techniques modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques to define designs |
3. | Report results | 3.1 | Report results of investigations, application and development of design |
| | 3.2 | Provide documentation and records generated in the design process |
| | 3.3 | Provide draft documentation required by CM plan and/or ILS process, where applicable |
Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and include:
communicating, negotiating and reviewing context and parameters of the engineering design brief with stakeholders
determining or confirming scientific principles and design techniques, WHS and regulatory requirements, and design specification requirements
evaluating multiple solutions against design criteria, risk, sustainability and cost
investigating life-cycle design and sustainability, technical and professional assistance required
investigating and applying CM and ILS requirements
planning, scheduling and coordinating the design task
applying design process and scientific principles to aircraft system design proposals, including modifications
solving problems and making decisions, with systems thinking, for contingencies and constraints, including airworthiness regulatory requirements and continuous improvement (may be requirements of CM and ILS)
defining designs, specifying, documenting and applying graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques
selecting system components to meet design specifications and standards
creating and maintaining adequate and accurate calculations and design process records
reporting and documenting results of investigations, application of principles and techniques, calculations, specifications, diagrams, computer-aided design (CAD) files, mock-ups or prototypes of designs
complying with regulatory procedures for design and modification approval.
Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
life-cycle design and sustainability implications of aircraft system designs
design processes and techniques to investigate, synthesise and develop proposals, evaluate feasibility against design criteria, review and revise in consultation with stakeholders, model, mock-up and prototype
systems approach, problem solving and decision making, and continuous improvement methods
application of CM and ILS procedures
WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk management and registration requirements
professional and technical assistance for engineering specialisations
procedures for planning, scheduling and coordination of design
component and hardware requirements of typical aircraft systems
engineering scientific principles required for design analysis
design calculations techniques
software for product planning and design, such as CAD, systems design and project management
required documentation, such as:
design brief and records of negotiation
planning and schedule
calculations and diagrams documentation for checking and design records
specifications and graphics required to define designs
risk analysis report
design process summary report
life cycle and sustainability reports
CM and ILS documentation
documentation required by Regulators for approval of designs and modifications
prototyping options, including mock-ups, physical and virtual modelling, rapid prototyping.
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.
The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
communicate, negotiate and review design brief with stakeholders
determine or confirm scientific principles and design techniques, WHS and regulatory requirements, and design specification requirements
evaluate multiple solutions
apply CM and ILS requirements
investigate life-cycle design and sustainability, technical and professional assistance required
plan, schedule and coordinate the design task
select design components using design process and scientific principles
solve problems and make decisions with systems thinking for contingencies and constraints and continuous improvement
define designs, specify and document and apply graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques
create and maintain adequate and accurate calculations and design process records
report and document, results and processes
follow regulatory requirements and procedures for design, modification or repair procedures.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).