LMFFT5013B
Develop products and related processes

This unit covers the competency to define requirements, to confirm feasibility, to develop and trial options and to analyse and report on proposed products and related processes.

Prerequisites

Nil


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Assess product feasibility

1.1. Provisional specifications are identified and interpreted, in consultation with others, where required

1.2. Provisional specifications are subject to feasibility modelling and analysis

1.3. Recommendations from the feasibility study are processed

2. Participate in developing/engineering prototype product

2.1. Product or process specifications are interpreted and/or preliminary specifications are developed from the feasibility study

2.2. Specifications are used to develop or engineer the prototype product

2.3. Results are analysed and decisions to move to a trial are confirmed

3. Conduct trials

3.1. Trial procedures/parameters are established and recorded

3.2. Organisation and liaison issues with production areas are resolved

3.3. Raw materials are checked or selected and machines and skill availability allocated against requirements

3.4. Trials are carried out in accordance with the established procedures

4. Analyse, interpret and report results

4.1. Results of the trials are analysed to determine performance and acceptability for production

4.2. Variations and improvements necessitated by the findings are recorded and/or trialed

4.3. Reports and recommendations are prepared and processed in accordance with enterprise procedures

Required Skills

Required skills

research, collect, organise and understand information related to product and process development, including the relevant technical, regulatory, cultural, environmental and safety requirements

communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of the requirements, coordination of work with managers, supervisors, team members and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and findings

plan and organise activities, including the allocation and coordination of functions and the obtaining of equipment, systems and materials to avoid any backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete calculations required to support the product development and to estimate flow and material requirements

create and apply systematic problem solving techniques to anticipate development problems, avoid re-working and wastage

use the workplace technology related to development, including machinery, tools and equipment, calculators and measuring devices and computing/computer-aided project management systems

Required knowledge

intellectual property obligations and codes of practice

products and process development processes and procedures

team management and coordination processes

recording and reporting processes (as they may apply in the enterprise)

safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise activities

technical background relevant to the sector

Evidence Required

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 of evidence

Apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including the use of personal protective clothing and equipment

Either individually or as part of a multi-disciplinary team develop a significant product and related processes, including to:

interpret/develop specifications

conduct feasibility studies

produce prototype

organise/conduct trials

assess results against specifications

communicate effectively with development team and customers

prepare reports/presentations

Work effectively with others

Resource implications

Access to real or appropriately simulated situations requiring the development of products and related processes

This includes real or simulated work areas, materials, equipment, and information on work specifications, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, organisation procedures and customer requirements.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and/or samples of work and questioning on underpinning knowledge.

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a simulated workplace facility with relevant equipment, simulated work instructions and deadlines.


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, 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.

Unit scope

Work involves activities contributing to development of products or processes within the enterprise

The competency may involve applications associated with original creation, adaptation of designs or interpretation of sketches within contexts related to single or multiple production runs

Activities may include: work allocation, reviewing/evaluating processes and products, liaising with relevant personnel, client and/or other functional areas

Unit context

OHS requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes and safe operating procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, authorised handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Work requires individuals to demonstrate conceptual and analytical ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving skills

Work responsibilities will vary in scope according to:

size of the workplace

range of designs

specialisation in the workplace and workplace quality standards

The competency is used independently within routine and non-routine situations.

Information and procedures

Work specifications

Provisional product specifications and design brief

Provisional marketing strategies

Organisational work procedures

Manufacturers' technical specifications

Legislation/regulations/national and industry codes and practices relevant to the product

Quality and Australian standards and procedures


Sectors

Unit sector

Furnishing Technology


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.