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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop prototype specifications
   • Access and interpret design concepts or specifications.
   • Prepare and document detailed prototype construction plans, specifications and work order for use during trial construction phase.
   • Specify prototype purpose and outline requirements from design concepts or customer requirements.
   • Complete a detailed analysis of options for materials and construction in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices.
   • Specify construction materials, requirements and methods based on option selected.
2. Plan and prepare prototype for construction
   • Source materials and hardware and other resources in line with site procedures and budgetary limits.
   • Assess and select suitable resources in line with options for materials detailed in prototype construction plan and specifications.
   • Source and select appropriate tools and equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
   • Plan and document stages of the construction process.
   • Source, construct or prepare set-up jigs required for construction.
3. Produce the prototype
   • Monitor construction process to ensure construction plan is followed.
   • Ensure problems, issues, modifications and improvements are documented.
   • Analyse information in reports completed by construction personnel on prototype construction processes, problems, effectiveness of purpose and efficiency of construction methods.
   • Identify modifications or improvements to design and construction plan arising from construction of the prototype.
   • Evaluate results of construction process and make recommendations for future construction.
4. Trial and evaluate the prototype
   • Develop and document specific trial objectives and processes.
   • Inform personnel involved in the trial and evaluation of their responsibilities and functions.
   • Work with construction personnel to prepare and certify trial equipment, tools and materials prior to use.
   • Complete prototype trials in consultation with construction personnel.
   • Evaluate trial results, determine and document recommendations for future production.
   • Maintain accurate records of trial and evaluation in line with organisational procedures.

Range Statement

Not Applicable

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

coordinate the construction and trialing of at least two prototypes/samples from the following sample list:

roof, wall and floor frames/trusses

staircases

door and window frames

structural beams

specialised pallets or crates

develop, for each, an individual construction plan and work order to include details of:

construction methods and sequence

materials to be used and quantities

tools and equipment to be used

labor requirements

evaluate trial results, for each prototype, and complete a detailed and accurate report for each, covering:

strength

durability

operational effectiveness against purpose

efficiency of construction methods

impact of the production process on the environment

recommendations for future production processes.

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Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

prototype trialing and evaluation processes

features, at an in-depth level of understanding, of timber products subject to trial and evaluation:

product purpose

options for materials

construction componentry and standards

construction methods and sequence

types of tools and equipment used for construction

impacts of production process on the environment and environmental protection practices for:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

certification requirements for trial equipment, tools and materials used during construction phase

format, content and use of:

construction plans and specifications

work orders

reports evaluating trial outcomes

organisational standards, policies and procedures for trialing and evaluating prototypes:

communication reporting lines for team involved in trials

certifying trial equipment, tools and materials

documenting plans and reports.

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