- MEM30008A - Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MEM30008A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | MEM30008A - Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications |
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| Description | This unit covers participating in the application of the basic concepts of economic and ergonomic principles and procedures to evaluate an engineering application prior to production. | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | The work is carried out under supervision, usually in a team environment.Band: 0Unit Weight: 0 | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Competency Field | Engineering technician | ||
| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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| Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
| Element: Prepare required customer requirements from information provided |
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| Element: Verify that customer requirements have been met in the engineering application criteria |
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| Element: Verify specifications in accordance with economic principles |
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| Element: Verify specifications in accordance with ergonomic principles |
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| Element: Seek approval of recommendations |
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Evidence Required
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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 participate in the application of basic economic, ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering designs and applications. |
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 basic economic, ergonomic concepts to engineering designs and applications, 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, supervisor's 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 | |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
Look for evidence that confirms skills in: determining customer requirements determining, accessing and using relevant Australian and ISO standards |
Required knowledge |
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: engineering parameters: safety of personnel, consequences of failure (such as human injury) quality of product consideration material reliability and choice safety factors maintenance, source of spares/service energy consumption economic considerations: costs of manufacture, effect of production quantity cost of quality design for manufacture use of standardised components ergonomic considerations: safety considerations human capacity - reach, dexterity, strength, human comfort health effects of human/machine interaction, repetitive use injuries aesthetics |
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. | |
Engineering application | For this unit, engineering application includes assisting in engineering processes and applications requiring ergonomic and economic knowledge and skills including design, engineering assessments, supervision of installation and commissioning etc. |
Engineering parameters | Includes consideration of safety of personnel, consequences of failure (human injury etc.), economic considerations, production cost, quality of product consideration, material reliability and choice, design safety factors, maintenance, energy consumption, source of spares/service |
Standards and codes | Includes access and use of Australian standards (AS): AS 3000, AS 1250, AS 4800, AS 1100, International Standards Organisation (ISO) standards |
Economic principles | Includes production quantities (mass/batch), cost of manufacture, ease of manufacture, use of standardised components, human capacity (reach, dexterity, strength, repetitiveness, human comfort), aesthetics, health effects of human/machine interaction, safety |
Ergonomic principles | Includes designing, installing or checking things for effective human use, and creating environments that are suitable for human living and work. It includes work methods, equipment, facilities, and tools that influence the worker's motivation, fatigue, likelihood of sustaining an occupational injury or illness, and productivity |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| Criteria for the engineering application are obtained in accordance with standard operating procedures. | |||
| Criteria for the engineering application criteria are reviewed against customer requirement and deficiencies are noted. | |||
| Knowledge of engineering parameters is applied to evaluate the engineering application criteria. | |||
| Use of appropriate and relevant standards and codes is verified using standard operating procedures or reference to supervisor. | |||
| The relationships between quality, cost of production and function are considered and specifications are verified in accordance with policy and procedures. | |||
| The specifications are checked and verified for health effects of human/machine interaction in accordance with given policy and procedures. | |||
| All recommendations are referred to a supervisor for approval in accordance with policy and procedures. |
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