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Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications

Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM30008
State Code
OEW54
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply basic concepts of economics and ergonomics to evaluate an engineering application prior to production.The unit applies to engineering or related activities and is suitable for people giving technical support in manufacturing or engineering operations and those pursuing technical qualifications and careers at paraprofessional or technician level. All work is carried out under supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare requirements from information provided
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with work, health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.2 Obtain criteria for the engineering application
2. Verify that requirements have been met in the engineering application criteria
  • 2.1 Review the engineering application criteria against customer requirement and note deficiencies
  • 2.2 Apply knowledge of engineering parameters to evaluate criteria
  • 2.3 Verify use of appropriate and relevant standards and codes
3. Verify specifications in accordance with economic and ergonomic principles
  • 3.1 Assess the relationships between quality, cost of production and function
  • 3.2 Check the specifications and verify for health effects of human/machine interaction
4. Develop and seek approval of recommendations
  • 4.1 Develop recommendations based on all data considerations
  • 4.2 Refer all recommendations to a supervisor for approval in accordance with policy and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5447 MEM30008A Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications Unit of competency