| Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit context includes: | WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate conceptual and analytical ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving customers or suppliers may be internal or external |
Design brief includes: | the aims, objectives, milestones for the design project organisational or personal profiles target audience budget timelineconsultation requirementscolour requirements image requirements function |
Appropriate personnel include: | trainers supervisorssuppliersclients colleagues managers |
Materials include: | scrap timber man-made timber products plasticmetalalloysstone glasstextilesfibreglass foamcardboard paper products any other manipulable substance |
Storage locations include: | storage racks storage bays binsstackspallet boxesmodularised storage components temporary stacking bays (stand, frame or ground) |
Divisions in storage includes: | standard product classification product designation sizedimensionstack numberweightgradeshelf life stock rotation position |
Equipment includes: | static machineryportable power tools computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipmentand is to include procedures for lock out protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine from the power source |
Manufacturing processes include: | methods by which the product will be produced entailing working drawings and specifications, producing components utilising machine operations, assembly of the components and finishing techniques |
Components include: | parts which make up the whole of a product (each component often requires some level of machining to result in the desire part) |
Assembly processes include: | nailinggluingscrewingweldingpressingsewingbondingjointing connecting various materials |
Sketches include: | hand drawn images ideation drawings completed freehand |
Freehand development drawings include: | isometric obliqueperspectiveorthographic elevation drawings which explode the parts of the concept sketches and include: rough sizes scaletones values |
Prototypes or samples include: | a full size replica of the intended product outcome based on concept sketches and freehand development drawings, produced from stiff cardboard, scrap timber or moulding clay |
Specifications include: | measurementsprocedures by which a product is constructed materials to be utilised |
Functionality includes: | purpose intended for the product in relationship to the design brief |
Elements of design include: | lineshapeform (geometric or organic) texturecolour function |
Principles of design include: | balance proportion (symmetry and asymmetry) harmonycontrastpatternmovementrhythmunitystylefocusscaledominantsub-dominant subordinate relationshipemphasisproximityalignmentspaceanthropometryergonomicsarrangement workload materials handling capacity skills available equipment capabilitiesaesthetic relationstension development methods |
Modifications include: | alterations to the original prototype concept to achieve better balance, proportion or aesthetic value |
Records and reports include: | design and production method product type and sizeinspection and labelling outcomesstorage locations quality outcomes hazards, incidents or equipment malfunctions |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures include: | work procedures/instructions manufacturer specifications and instructions standard forms of workplace process and proceduresorganisation work specifications and requirements legislation, regulations and codes of practice quality and Australian Standards and procedures |