Assessor Resource

UEENEEE064B
Design machine drives and production layout plans

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


4)

This unit is intended to apply to any recognised development program that leads to the acquisition of a formal award at AQF level 5 or higher.

1)

1.1)

This unit covers the design of machine drives and the layout of machinery for the efficient production of goods produced by automated equipment. It encompasses working safely, applying extensive knowledge of machine drives and equipment layout arrangements, their application, gathering and analysing data, applying problem solving techniques, developing and documenting solutions and alternatives.

Note.Typical machine drives and production layout plans are those encountered in meeting performance requirements and compliance standards, production requirements and efficient use of materials and human resources.

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Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit(s)

2)

2.1) Competencies

Granting competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed.

UEENEEE062B Select drive components for equipment design

UEENEEE063B Analyse materials for suitability in equipment

UEENEEE026B Provide computational solutions to basic engineering problems

For the full prerequisite chain details for this unit please refer to Table 2 in Volume 1, Part 2

Employability Skills

3)

This unit contains Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.



Evidence Required

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9) 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.

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit. It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment

9.1)

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the industry-preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy.

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.

The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Sources of evidence need to be 'rich' in nature to minimise error in judgment.

Activities associated with normal everyday work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its 'richness'. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

9.2)

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met.

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the 'Assessment Guidelines - UEE07'. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit. It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements.

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:

Design machine drives and production layout plans as described in 8) and including:

A

Understanding machine design and production layout issue relative to engineering design concepts.

B

Forming effective strategies for machine designs and plant layout.

C

Obtaining parameters, specifications and performance requirements appropriate to each situation.

D

Testing the results of the design and/or layout.

E

Documenting instruction for implementing any actions resulting from the design and layout that incorporate risk control measure to be followed.

F

Documenting justification of actions to be implemented in accordance with professional standards.

G

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items.

Note:
Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed. In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

9.3)

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.

Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed in this unit.

These should be used in the formal learning/assessment environment.

Note:

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment, conditions for assessment must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy.

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to designing machine drives and production layout plans.

Method of assessment

9.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 'Assessment Guidelines'.

Note:
Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

9.5)

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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7) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and designing machine drives and production layout plans.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

The extent of the essential knowledge and associated skills (EKAS) required is given in Volume 2 - Part 2.2 EKAS. It forms an integral part of this unit.

2.21.1

Machine design and positioning

8) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This unit shall be demonstrated in relation to selection of two different types of machine design and two different production layout plans.

Note.
Typical machine designs and production layout plans are those encountered in meeting performance requirements and compliance standards, the initial design or revising a machine operating parameters and dealing with efficient production processes.

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.

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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
OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. 
Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed. 
The extent of the machine design and production layout plans are determined from performance specifications and situation reports and in consultation with relevant persons 
Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved in the work. 
Strategies are identified to ensure efficient development and implementation of solution(s). 
OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. 
Knowledge of machine designs and production layout plans is applied to engineering design concepts. 
Parameters, specifications and performance requirements in relation to machine design and production layout plan are established in accordance with established procedures. 
Approaches to selecting machine designs and production layout plans are carried out so as to provide the most effective solution. 
Unplanned events are dealt with safely and effectively and consistent with regulatory requirements and enterprise policy. 
Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organizational or professional standards 
Machine design and production layout plan is tested to determine their effectiveness and modified where necessary. 
Design and layout is documented including details of all findings, calculations and assumptions. 
Design and layout is reported to appropriate personnel to establish action to be taken based on findings. 
Justification for design and layout and any actions to be undertaken in relation to the equipment is documented for inclusion in work/project or development records in accordance with professional standards. 

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