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 | Confirm design brief of new product | 1.1 | Communicate with customer and other key stakeholders and agree on technical specification, aesthetic requirements, timelines, cost and other market requirements |
| 1.2 | Determine regulatory/industry code/intellectual property requirements for product |
| 1.3 | Identify possible tooling/process/equipment needs |
| 1.4 | Develop design brief, including relevant drawings, to meet needs |
| 1.5 | Obtain sign-off on total design brief from all relevant persons |
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2 | Determine material requirements for product | 2.1 | Select base polymer grade/polymer blend or range of polymers/grades for evaluation |
| 2.2 | Select types of reinforcement and other additives needed |
| 2.3 | Determine material testing and evaluation regime required to meet product end use requirements, including regulatory/industry code requirements |
| 2.4 | Arrange for compounding, testing and evaluation of trial materials |
| 2.5 | Interpret material trial results and guide material trial process |
| 2.6 | Determine final materials specification |
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3 | Determine process requirements for product | 3.1 | Select process to make product to meet requirements |
| 3.2 | Determine any special process/equipment requirements for the product |
| 3.3 | Communicate with production personnel to determine their concerns and/or special needs |
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4 | Ensure process needs for new product have been met | 4.1 | Liaise with tool/die/mould/equipment design/procurement personnel |
| 4.2 | Interpret hardware specifications and ensure they are appropriate for the job required |
| 4.3 | Liaise with process personnel to ensure appropriate draft procedures for new product have been developed |
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5 | Trial new product through the process | 5.1 | Design trialling procedure to deliver required information |
| 5.2 | Ensure health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements are stringently observed |
| 5.3 | Coordinate the trialling of the new product |
| 5.4 | Interpret product trial results and guide product trial process |
| 5.5 | Tune process to optimise production of new product |
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6 | Determine process capability | 6.1 | Plot appropriate statistical process control charts |
| 6.2 | Determine 3-sigma confidence limits |
| 6.3 | Compare confidence limits with product specification |
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7 | Coordinate product trials | 7.1 | Determine product testing and evaluation regime required to meet end use requirements, including regulatory/industry code requirements |
| 7.2 | Arrange for testing and evaluation of trial product/prototype |
| 7.3 | Interpret product trial results and guide product trial process |
| 7.4 | Determine final product specification |
| 7.5 | Make required changes to materials, process and equipment |
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8 | Implement standard procedures for new product | 8.1 | Monitor initial production and adjust process, conditions and materials to make the process a smooth operation |
| 8.2 | Ensure process specifications reflect the optimised operation developed |
| 8.3 | Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are correct for the new product |
| 8.4 | Ensure equipment and other hardware records are updated to reflect additions/changes |
| 8.5 | Ensure project records are complete and all required reports have been completed and submitted |
| 8.6 | Archive records according to company procedure |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
read and interpret test results, technical information, equipment specifications and instruments/control panels
determine product specifications and business and market requirements
develop design brief and drawings that balances product specifications, business and market requirements, regulatory requirements, and technical and process issues
select and trial materials and determine final materials specifications
liaise with the relevant personnel to determine production process and ensure tooling design and manufacture and equipment modification is correct
design and coordinate trialling of new product
interpret trialling results and make adjustments to optimise process and determine final specifications
determine process capability
communicate technical information verbally and in writing
communicate at all levels about technical issues and bring agreement as to requirements from the different parties
ensure final product modifications and procedures are documented and resources are available for implementation
calculate and interpret cost estimates, market analysis data, test results, trialling data, product formulae and process conditions.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to fulfil their job role, including knowledge of:
impact of different polymer materials, their additives and the rheological, heat and other effects of processing on design of a new product
major polymer types and common additives (including reinforcing) and their suitability for different applications
all standard processes and their suitability for different product/market applications
material and product testing procedures
the impact of the polymerisation process on the polymer process
principles of operation of all relevant equipment and processes
effects of variations in process, conditions and materials on optimisation and final properties of the product
miscibility and solubility effects and phase separation/single phase processing
organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role
hierarchy of control
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:
their possible causes
potential consequences
appropriate risk controls.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.
A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur using a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:
walk-throughs
pilot plant operation
industry-based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures
having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed
being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.