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Assess and resolve technical integrity of a design

Assess and resolve technical integrity of a design

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT5002
State Code
WI298
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
100599 - Graphic And Design Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency covers assessing and resolving technical integrity of a design for a product using fundamental design elements and principles in an industry workplace or design studio environment. It involves application of skills and knowledge at a paraprofessional level. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for assessment
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to assessing and resolving technical integrity of a design are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Communication with others is established and maintained
  • 1.4 Problems or underlying factors being addressed by the design brief are verified
  • 1.5 Client requirements and desires are reviewed, confirmed and clarified
  • 1.6 Elements of design are assessed for the intended outcome
  • 1.7 Principles of design are assessed for the intended outcome
2 Assess technical integrity
  • 2.1 Requirements of the brief are prioritised and assessed for conflicts
  • 2.2 Integrity of a design is tested for structural and ergonomic compliance
  • 2.3 Mechanical strength and stress points of a design are evaluated and reported
  • 2.4 Success and failure points of a design are analysed and reviewed
  • 2.5 Distinctive and strong points of a design are highlighted and recorded
  • 2.6 Level of innovation and technical merit of a design is assessed and recorded
3 Resolve technical integrity
  • 3.1 Most suitable materials, equipment and manufacturing processes to resolve the technical faults of a brief are assessed to comply with the requirements
  • 3.2 Alternative design solutions for a technical failure are researched and instigated
  • 3.3 Restoration of existing designs are considered and acted upon for viable cases
  • 3.4 Final documentation outlining the full analysis of the design brief is compiled and produced as a report
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA389 LMFFDT5003A Assess and resolve technical integrity of a design Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ59 MSFFDM5008 Evaluate design proposals and concepts Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J731 MSF50313 Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology Qualification