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Apply ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemic considerations to a product

Apply ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemic considerations to a product

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT5001
State Code
WI297
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
80
Description
This unit of competency covers applying ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic considerations to a product with integral design elements and principles based on a given design brief 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 Plan for application
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to applying ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemic considerations to a product are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Client requirements and desires are reviewed, confirmed and clarified
  • 1.4 Communication with others is established and maintained
  • 1.5 Problems or underlying factors to be addressed by the design brief are verified
  • 1.6 Elements of design are diagnosed for the intended design brief
  • 1.7 Principles of design are diagnosed for the intended design brief
2 Apply ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemics
  • 2.1 Concepts for the proposed solution to the design brief are reviewed for ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic considerations
  • 2.2 Human body functions are assessed in the context of solutions for possible problems in supporting bodies of all shapes and sizes
  • 2.3 Ergonomic factors of a design are interrogated and refined
  • 2.4 Anthropometric factors of a design are interrogated and refined
  • 2.5 Proxemic considerations of a design are interrogated and reviewed
  • 2.6 Sample maquette and prototype are reviewed in accordance with ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemics
  • 2.7 Different solutions to satisfy the requirements of the design brief are explored and reviewed
  • 2.8 Final working drawings in full scale are developed to test the ergonomic values of a design
  • 2.9 Specifications are reviewed and compiled in readiness for production
  • 2.10 Concept is planned for manufacture taking into account available equipment, resources, production sequences, schedules and timelines
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ75 MSFFDM5010 Investigate ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic considerations for design Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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