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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment requirements

There should be evidence of successfully designed products

Specific evidence requirements

What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The critical aspect for this unit of competency is the ability to apply a thorough understanding of materials and components their grades and properties and the effects of processing to a new situation and use this understanding to predict likely solutions to the new product design specification challenge This understanding of materialcomponent and process interactions should also be able to be applied in interpreting data and making adjustments to materialscomponents and process to achieve the desired outcomes

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit requires high levels of numeracy and literacy with the ability to write and interpret technical specifications and reports Advanced numeracy allowing the calculation and interpretation of statistics product formulae and process conditions is also required

In what context should assessment occur

Competence in this unit may be assessed

by observation of an actual product development project where the assessee takes a lead technical role

by use of a suitable product development project where arrangements are made to also assess the implementation aspects

The development must be of a product which is new to the organisation and not just a modification of an existing product It is possible that a major redesign of an existing product may encompass all the aspects of a new product design to an appropriate breadth and depth Where the only available product design projects are the major redesign of an existing project normally several such projects will be required to match the breadth and depth of skills which can be demonstrated by the development of a totally new product

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be supported by targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be supported by appropriate practicalsimulation or similar assessment

Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit

This unit may be assessed with other relevant units

What method of assessment should apply

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the elements performance criteria skills and knowledge A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors should gather sufficient fair valid reliable authentic and current evidence from a range of sources Sources of evidence may include direct observation reports from supervisors peers and colleagues project work samples organisation records and questioning Assessment should not require language literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit

The assessee will have access to all techniques procedures information resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace

The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment

What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence from one major product design or a number of product improvements should be available

What skills and knowledge are needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding of the materials equipment and process sufficient to choose an appropriate combination of materials and process to achieve the end use function of the product

Knowledge of the enterprises procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards

Competence includes the ability for the practical completion of the job to

select and justify the selection of

type of materialmaterial specification

appropriate process for a range of productmarket applications

material and product testing procedures

apply theoretical principles to predict

properties of product based on materials selected

effects of processes and processing on the final properties of the product

mathematically determine

product cost estimates

interpret and make recommendations based on

field test results

market analysis data

trailing data

What are the specific resource requirements for this unit

Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation A bank of questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method Questioning may take place either in the workplace or in an adjacent quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom No other special resources are required

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

Overview of assessment requirements

There should be evidence of successfully designed products

Specific evidence requirements

What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The critical aspect for this unit of competency is the ability to apply a thorough understanding of materials and components their grades and properties and the effects of processing to a new situation and use this understanding to predict likely solutions to the new product design specification challenge This understanding of materialcomponent and process interactions should also be able to be applied in interpreting data and making adjustments to materialscomponents and process to achieve the desired outcomes

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit requires high levels of numeracy and literacy with the ability to write and interpret technical specifications and reports Advanced numeracy allowing the calculation and interpretation of statistics product formulae and process conditions is also required

In what context should assessment occur

Competence in this unit may be assessed

by observation of an actual product development project where the assessee takes a lead technical role

by use of a suitable product development project where arrangements are made to also assess the implementation aspects

The development must be of a product which is new to the organisation and not just a modification of an existing product It is possible that a major redesign of an existing product may encompass all the aspects of a new product design to an appropriate breadth and depth Where the only available product design projects are the major redesign of an existing project normally several such projects will be required to match the breadth and depth of skills which can be demonstrated by the development of a totally new product

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be supported by targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be supported by appropriate practicalsimulation or similar assessment

Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit

This unit may be assessed with other relevant units

What method of assessment should apply

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the elements performance criteria skills and knowledge A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors should gather sufficient fair valid reliable authentic and current evidence from a range of sources Sources of evidence may include direct observation reports from supervisors peers and colleagues project work samples organisation records and questioning Assessment should not require language literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit

The assessee will have access to all techniques procedures information resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace

The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment

What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence from one major product design or a number of product improvements should be available

What skills and knowledge are needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding of the materials equipment and process sufficient to choose an appropriate combination of materials and process to achieve the end use function of the product

Knowledge of the enterprises procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards

Competence includes the ability for the practical completion of the job to

select and justify the selection of

type of materialmaterial specification

appropriate process for a range of productmarket applications

material and product testing procedures

apply theoretical principles to predict

properties of product based on materials selected

effects of processes and processing on the final properties of the product

mathematically determine

product cost estimates

interpret and make recommendations based on

field test results

market analysis data

trailing data

What are the specific resource requirements for this unit

Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation A bank of questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method Questioning may take place either in the workplace or in an adjacent quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom No other special resources are required

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

This competency unit is for the design of a new product 'from scratch'. It assumes an understanding of the operation of all relevant equipment and processes but does not necessarily require them to be used personally.

The competency assumes a working knowledge of all main processes and materials so that an informed choice can be made between them.

All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and policies.

Tools and equipment

This unit of competency includes tools and equipment such as:

understanding of use of all standard processing equipment

relevant personal protective equipment.

Typical regulatory requirements

Typical regulatory requirements include:

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

environmental regulations

structural codes

product/industry specific requirements.

Typical problems

Typical problems include:

defining product end use requirements in terms meaningful to the product design and manufacture

matching suitable materials and processes to the product needs and company expertise and facilities

matching (and improving) process capability to product tolerances.

Relevant factors

Relevant factors may include:

type of material

dimensional precision of product

length of run/number of products

required aesthetics

size and complexity of product

available capital funding

process equipment available

HSE.

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

This competency unit is for the design of a new product 'from scratch'. It assumes an understanding of the operation of all relevant equipment and processes but does not necessarily require them to be used personally.

The competency assumes a working knowledge of all main processes and materials so that an informed choice can be made between them.

All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and policies.

Tools and equipment

This unit of competency includes tools and equipment such as:

understanding of use of all standard processing equipment

relevant personal protective equipment.

Typical regulatory requirements

Typical regulatory requirements include:

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

environmental regulations

structural codes

product/industry specific requirements.

Typical problems

Typical problems include:

defining product end use requirements in terms meaningful to the product design and manufacture

matching suitable materials and processes to the product needs and company expertise and facilities

matching (and improving) process capability to product tolerances.

Relevant factors

Relevant factors may include:

type of material

dimensional precision of product

length of run/number of products

required aesthetics

size and complexity of product

available capital funding

process equipment available

HSE.

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MCMT675A - Facilitate the development of a new product

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

Range Statement