This unit applies to activities contributing to development of products or processes within the enterprise. It includes conducting trials to establish conformance to requirements. Judgement may be required in planning and selecting appropriate processes or procedures for self and others.

Work may be conducted in restricted spaces or exposed conditions or controlled or open environments

Work responsibilities will vary in scope according to:

size of the workplace

range of designs or products

specialisation in the workplace

workplace quality standards

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

This unit is applied according to OHS and workplace practices of the enterprise, which may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team/section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising the development of products or process for production. This unit also requires an ability to work with others in the team to test and asses the quality and feasibility of designs and make adjustments or modifications to specifications. Initiative, enterprise and problem solving will be used to assist in feasibility studies and develop specifications. Learning skills will be used to gather and apply new information.

Prerequisites

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Interpret provisional specifications

1.1 Provisional specifications are identified

1.2 Specifications are interpreted, in consultation with others, where required

2 Participate in feasibility studies

2.1 Requirements for feasibility study are identified, in conjunction with others, as required

2.2 Assistance is provided in studies to assess feasibility of design and development through sampling, trial run production, consideration of machine or equipment capabilities, availability of resources, required quality and cost

3 Assist in developing or engineering product

3.1 Product or process specifications are interpreted and preliminary specifications are developed from feasibility study

3.2 Specifications are used to develop or engineer the product

3.3 Raw materials are checked or selected to meet requirements

3.4 Machine or equipment or skill availability are determined against requirements

4 Conduct trials

4.1 Requirements for trial are confirmed and clarified, where necessary, to establish procedures and parameters

4.2 Organisation and liaison with production area occurs, where required

4.3 Trials are assessed in accordance with the established procedures

5 Analyse and interpret results

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

5.2 Analysis is interpreted to determine performance and acceptability for production

6 Report results and maintain records

6.1 Reports are prepared

6.2 Records are maintained, where required,

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of:

industry and product processes

product and process development procedures

machine or equipment, resource and skill capabilities within the workplace

feasibility study procedures

safety and environmental aspects of relevant workplace activities

reporting processes

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

carry out sampling

check and select raw materials

interpret specifications

establish availability of machines

determine availability of required skills and personnel

select, interpret and evaluate procedures or processes

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, , standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

conduct feasibility studies

interpret and develop specifications

use specifications appropriately

organise and conduct trials

assess results of trials

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Feasibility studies may include:

sampling

trial run production

consideration of machine capabilities

availability of resources

required quality

cost

Conducting trials may relate:

confirmation and clarification of requirements

liaison with production area

allocating work

reviewing and evaluating processes and products

performing trials

interpreting data

analysing results

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Sector

All

This unit contains employability skills.