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Assess product feasibility of designs

Assess product feasibility of designs

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPTMM5201
State Code
AXJ57
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to systematically analyse, assess and determine the feasibility of designs for translation into commercially viable production. Work is completed in a forest and wood products factory setting.The unit applies to Designer (Manufacturing and Engineered Wood Products), Production Manager (Timber Truss & Frame), Designer (Timber Truss and Frame)No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse design objectives
  • 1.1 Identify design purpose and investigate potential market for the product.
  • 1.2 Analyse intended production materials and processes.
2. Determine design assessment criteria
  • 2.1 Establish criteria for assessment of product material options.
  • 2.2 Establish criteria for assessment of product functionality.
  • 2.3 Establish criteria for assessment of production process options considering impact of these on production operations.
  • 2.4 Establish criteria for assessment of safety and potential liability issues.
  • 2.5 Establish criteria for assessment of costs and marketability.
  • 2.6 Determine weighting of scores for each criteria according to importance of issue.
3. Apply the assessment criteria
  • 3.1 Select potential and actual products competing in the market place for comparative purposes.
  • 3.2 Score and grade design against established criteria and record results.
  • 3.3 Score and grade competing products against established criteria and record results.
  • 3.4 Record overall assessment results.
4. Establish feasibility and options
  • 4.1 Analyse assessment results for the design and competing products.
  • 4.2 Reject designs which show poor assessment results and provide no potential for variation.
  • 4.3 Identify designs which show poor assessment results but provide potential options for variation; refer to appropriate personnel.
  • 4.4 Identify designs which satisfy criteria and indicate potential for success.
  • 4.5 Conditionally endorse feasible designs, record conditions and refer to appropriate personnel.
  • 4.6 Record assessment outcomes, maintain and process reports in line with organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6099 FPITMM5201B Assess product feasibility of designs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAN68 FWPTMM5207 Assess timber product designs for feasibility Unit of competency