Required skills

Required knowledge includes

determining features of machines or equipment including OHS regulatory and risk management requirements

interpreting parameters to the brief or contract

researching latest trends and techniques in

machine and equipment design

reverse engineering

sustainability issues and implications for machine and equipment design

materials

assembly fabrication and construction techniques

lean and other quality techniques

latest relevant modelling and other software

investigating and presenting options

investigating faults in existing designs and proposing solutions

selecting and using software and validation techniques including D and D modelling

creating design solutions to match client expectations of innovation as well as fitness for purpose

designing for servicing maintainability cost manufacturability and assembly and ease of operation

applying calculus to engineering design solutions requiring computations such as rate of change moments of inertia and friction forces

evaluating solutions for feasibility against design criteria including relevant engineering and financial calculations and analysis

selecting materials equipment and subassemblies based on availability price and performance characteristics

applying graphical techniques such as those required by dynamic balancing diagrams

communicating negotiating and reviewing with stakeholders and client throughout process to obtain agreement of proposal and signoff on design

documenting design with drawings specifications and instructions

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

contemporary engineering design methods

research and investigations methods

techniques for

continuous improvement

problem solving and decision making

root cause analysis RCA or failure mode and effects analysis FMEA or design review based on failure mode DRBFM and Pareto analysis

engineering design software options

software validation processes

documentation drawings specifications and instructions

OHS and regulatory requirements codes of practice standards risk minimisation and registration requirements

machine element assembly arrangements and methods

fastening and sealing methods

gear design standards and techniques

strength and stress analysis

shaft design

forces stresses and deflections of coil springs

stresses in thickwalled pressurise vessels and cylinders subject to shrink and press fitting

disk hydraulic and cone clutches

velocity and acceleration analysis of mechanisms

ergonomics principles

materials selection

failure modes

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

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

determine features of machines or equipment OHS regulatory and risk management requirements

generate design solutions

interpret parameters to the brief or contract

research current design trends and sustainability implications

investigate options for machine and equipment design

measure model calculate and analyse using software and validation techniques

innovate and create solutions

evaluate solutions for feasibility against design criteria

communicate negotiate and review with stakeholders and client throughout process to obtain agreement of proposal and signoff on design

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 a simulated working environment 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

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Client

Parameters to the design brief

Range of solutions

Current industrial design techniques