Elements and Performance Criteria

The designing of complex products or sub-assemblies that may involve a range of components and assembly processes

Examples of the application of this competency unit may include the following:
Demonstrate understanding of specialised knowledge with depth in some areas
Analyse, diagnose, design and execute judgements across a broad range of technical or management functions
Demonstrate a command of wide ranging, highly specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills
Generate ideas through the analysis of information and concepts at an abstract level
Demonstrate accountability for personal outputs within broad parameters
Demonstrate accountability for group outcomes within broad parameters.

Note: The application of this competency standard must comply with the appropriate AQF level descriptor criteria.

Sources of information/documents may include:
Manufacturer specifications
Enterprise operating procedures
Product manufacturer specifications
Customer requirements
Industry/Workplace Codes of Practice

OH&S practices must abide by:
State/industry OH&S legislation
Award provisions

Resources may include:
Type of plant, tooling and equipment (as per company installation)
Documentation and reporting systems (as per company requirements)

Methods include:
Establishing and quantifying design requirements, determining suitable production methods, materials and processes, identifying constraints, producing concept sketches, evaluating feasibility, modifying designs and documenting designs.

Methods should be applied under normal operating conditions.

Context:
Competency must be assessed in a safe working environment.
Assessment must be undertaken in accordance with endorsed industry assessment guidelines.
The knowledge and practical component may be assessed in an on- or off-the-job environment.
Assessment may take place within the work place or appropriate simulated environment.
The trainee should be able to carry out the task to be assessed in a safe and correct manner without supervision on more than one occasion prior to assessment.

Critical aspects:
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is the ability to transfer the competency to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
Degree of complexity
Safe working practices
Documentation
Technical specifications
Planning

Underpinning knowledge:
Planning the development of plant, tooling, equipment or systems
Advising on suitability of parts, tooling, equipment or plant
Developing plant, tooling, equipment or systems
Evaluating plant, tooling, equipment or systems
Documenting the development of plant, tooling, equipment or systems
Planning the installation of new or modified plant, tooling, equipment or systems

Practical assessments:
Perform work under the required level of supervision
Use and maintain all required materials, tools and parts
Diagnose and solve problems involved in the work
Achieve specified quality standards
Apply housekeeping standards
Apply knowledge of OH&S requirements
Apply knowledge of required quality improvement techniques
Demonstrate ability to minimise waste
Apply knowledge of relevant company procedures
Apply knowledge of emergency procedures
Apply knowledge of reporting and documentation requirements
Communicate effectively with team members, management and user departments