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Modify an existing product

Modify an existing product

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBTECH509E
State Code
ODB08
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to make a major modification to an existing product where an examination of a broad range of design features is required. The aims of the modification may be broad (e.g. reduce cost, improve performance, improve manufacturing) or specific (e.g. meet a particular specification).This unit applies to an experienced technician in a lead role. The modification project may contribute to a larger or more complex project being undertaken by a more senior technician.The unit principally refers to the modification of an existing product using the technician’s application of in-depth knowledge of materials, process, equipment and problem-solving. No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm required product specification
  • 1.1 Communicate clearly with stakeholders regarding technical and aesthetic specifications and other requirements
  • 1.2 Identify project constraints, such as timelines and cost, from workplace procedures and specifications
  • 1.3 Draft product specification and project plan
  • 1.4 Develop tests that verify if product meets specification
  • 1.5 Communicate plan and output with stakeholders and consider any feedback received
2. Determine requirements for manufacture
  • 2.1 Identify appropriate compound from specifications and project plan
  • 2.2 Select process, equipment and tooling and process conditions to achieve product specifications
  • 2.3 Determine other requirements for manufacture to achieve product specifications
  • 2.4 Draft trial manufacturing procedure to achieve product specifications
  • 2.5 Identify any work health and safety issues and modify project plan to accommodate these as required
3. Make changes to drawings, tooling and procedures
  • 3.1 Obtain all required drawings, materials and tools or equipment
  • 3.2 Evaluate compliance of product with product specifications
  • 3.3 Modify design of part and tooling as required to reach required specifications
  • 3.4 Draft factory trial procedure based on modifications
4. Monitor factory trials
  • 4.1 Identify and control work health and safety issues for factory trials according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Ensure all required materials and tools or equipment are available in factory setting
  • 4.3 Coordinate with the factory to organise trials
  • 4.4 Provide instruction to factory trial personnel to ensure suitable monitoring and data collection
  • 4.5 Evaluate success of factory trial product and procedure against plans and specifications
  • 4.6 Modify specification procedure as needed according to workplace procedures
5. Complete product modification
  • 5.1 Ensure final specification and procedures are recorded in workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Ensure all required materials, tools and equipment will be routinely available for production
  • 5.3 Ensure work health and safety controls are standardised according to workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Ensure skill needs of operators have been addressed by workplace
  • 5.5 Accurately complete all required reports and records
  • 5.6 Advise stakeholders of outcome of project
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH91 PMBTECH509 Modify an existing product Unit of competency