Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish design requirements
- Create design concept
- Initial design concept based on identified requirements is created
- Function, physical requirements and impact of the design concept are reviewed with appropriate personnel
- Modifications to the initial design concept are made according to feedback provided by engineering, marketing and other appropriate personnel
- Produce concept sketches
- Sketches are prepared to illustrate and explain proposed design concept
- Concept sketches are reviewed and evaluated in consultation with engineering, marketing and other appropriate personnel and suitable changes are made
- Critical dimensions and data of design concept are identified
- Drawings of components and sub-assemblies are prepared with required level of accuracy
- Materials, components and related costs are estimated in consultation with engineering, marketing and other appropriate personnel
- Determine suitable manufacturing methods, materials and processes
- Suitable manufacturing methods are identified for the production of components and sub-assemblies
- Suitable manufacturing methods and materials are identified for the production of components and sub-assemblies
- Suitable assembly and finishing methods for components and sub-assemblies are identified and evaluated
- Evaluate feasibility
- Modify design
- Product design is suitably modified, based on the outcomes of the feasibility evaluations and trials
- Further trials and testing is conducted to confirm the suitability of the modified design against requirements
- Outcomes of the modification and trialling of the new design concept are documented according to workplace procedures
- Complete work processes