Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

research evaluation and implementation of specific mechanical engineering projects using problem solving implementation and improvement processes philosophies and techniques including Problem solving Brain Storming decisiontree tradeoff tables Kaizen TQM and Tools of TQM

research evaluation and implementation of specific mechanical engineering projects within continuous mass batch jobbing or prototype production processes sequential and cellular manufacture and assembly Just In Time JIT competitive lean manufacturing design for reliability optimum maintenance and computer managed maintenance

selecting test and analysis equipment materials components and systems support structures power supply and control systems appropriate to particular engineering applications

identifying functional attributes of test and analysis equipment materials components and systems support structures power supply and control systems

identifying essential attributes and desirable attributes in preparation for investigation research and sourcing

establishing provision for control systems from expert advice

using computer hardware and software for gathering and analysing information

applying scientific principles in the choice of test and analysis equipment materials components and systems support structures power supply and control systems

making assumptions and calculations to justify choice of test and analysis equipment materials components and systems support structures power supply and control systems

selecting materials properties for the engineering application

selecting test and analysis equipment materials components and systems support structures power supply and control systems appropriate for the engineering application

using relevant trade language

specifying appropriate technical support

specifying implementation installation commissioning and maintenance documentation and procedures

providing for control system requirements

using computer hardware and software and effectively in the designampdevelopment process of the engineering applications

preparing design graphics and documentation to satisfy application and contractual requirements

giving feedback on variations

ensuring provision for control systems

completing reports records and design documentation

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

problem solving implementation and improvement processes philosophies and techniques including Problem solving Brain Storming decisiontree tradeoff tables Kaizen TQM and Tools of TQM

implementation of specific mechanical engineering projects incorporating problem solving improvement processes philosophies and techniques

continuous mass batch jobbing or prototype production processes sequential and cellular manufacture and assembly Just In Time JIT and competitive lean manufacturing

implementation of specific mechanical engineering projects within continuous mass batch jobbing or prototype production processes sequential and cellular manufacture and assembly Just In Time JIT competitive lean manufacturing design for reliability optimum maintenance and computer managed maintenance

significance and characteristics of software test and analysis equipment materials components and systems support structures power supply methods and processes principles and techniques control and supervisory systems to the application can be explained

functional attributes of resources

relationship of essential attributes to application function

classification of attributes as essential Vs desirable

the value of desirable attributes

methods of accessing and using alternative information sources

appropriate sources of information

trade language and descriptions

reasons for using particular hardware and software

methods of using hardware and software

the reasons for using particular scientific principles

reasons for using particular calculations and assumptions

reasons for providing for particular materials properties in the engineering application

reasons for selecting resources with reference to functional or performance specification of system and components of application

trade language descriptions used in specification

procedural steps for implementation commissioning and maintenance purposes

reasons for using particular hardware and software

methods of using hardware and software

graphical and documentary options

rationale for graphics and documents raised can be explained in the context of application project and contractual requirements

implementation of design development installation commissioning and maintenance procedures in the context of the specific application

installation programming commissioning and maintenance of computer and control hardware and software in the context of the specific application

design implementation review procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects for a range of engineering applications Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with applying mechanical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials

Guidance information for assessment

Total Quality Management (TQM)

Tools of TQM

Kaizen as applied to engineering

Competitive (lean) Manufacturing Principles and Techniques

Resources, skills, knowledge and techniques for engineering projects

Mechanical engineering

Components and systems include:

Sources of information