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 die requirements | 1.1 | Communicate with customer and other key stakeholders and agree on product technical specification, product aesthetic requirements, timelines, cost, usage and other requirements |
| 1.2 | Identify tool design/product design/process issues which may be in conflict and resolve |
| 1.3 | Develop design brief, including relevant drawings, to meet needs |
| 1.4 | Obtain 'sign off' on total design brief from all relevant persons |
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2 | Develop concept design specification of new die | 2.1 | Select materials of construction or range of materials and grades |
| 2.2 | Select finish requirements for die/tool |
| 2.3 | Design die/tool using mathematical techniques |
| 2.4 | Validate die design specifications against die requirements and design brief |
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3 | Liaise with toolmaker on die manufacture | 3.1 | Discuss design brief and concept design with toolmaker |
| 3.2 | Verify understanding of die/tool requirements and ability to meet requirements |
| 3.3 | Negotiate contract to make die according to company policy and procedures |
| 3.4 | Continue to liaise with toolmaker |
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4 | Trial new die and determine modifications (if any) required | 4.1 | Design trialling procedure to deliver required information |
| 4.2 | Ensure health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements are stringently observed |
| 4.3 | Coordinate the trialling of the new die/tool |
| 4.4 | Interpret die/tool trial results and guide die trial process |
| 4.5 | Tune process to optimise use of new die/tool |
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5 | Bring new die into standard production | 5.1 | Monitor initial production and adjust die, process and conditions to make the process a smooth operation |
| 5.2 | Ensure process specifications reflect the optimised operation developed |
| 5.3 | Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are correct for the new product |
| 5.4 | Ensure equipment and other hardware records are updated to reflect additions/changes |
| 5.5 | Ensure project records are complete and all required reports have been completed and submitted |
| 5.6 | 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 costs, ease of use, process efficiency, technical performance, tool/die life and maintenance requirements
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 die/tool
interpret trialling results and make adjustments to optimise die/tool and process and determine final specifications
communicate technical information verbally and in writing
communicate with internal and external stakeholders about technical issues and bring agreement as to requirements from the different parties
ensure final die/tool modifications and procedures are documented
calculate and interpret cost estimates, market analysis data, test results, trialling data, product formulae and process conditions
use mathematics to design dies.
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 die/tool
influence of die/tool design on the operability of the process and the properties of the product
the impact of the melt viscosity on die size and design
runner/sprue design
impact of die size and shape on product
Fourier analysis
mould flow analysis
shear stress/strain rates (viscosity)
die/tool trialling and testing procedures
principles of operation of all relevant equipment and processes
differentiating features of main processes, polymer materials and materials of construction of dies/tools
effects of variations in process, conditions and die/tool on optimisation and final properties of the product
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.