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Modify an existing product

Modify an existing product

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBTECH509
State Code
BAH91
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make a major modification to an existing product requiring examination of a broad range of design features. 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 of competency applies to experienced technicians or those in similar roles who are required to apply in-depth knowledge of materials, process, equipment and problem solving in order to determine the appropriate product specification; confirm the appropriate compound; identify equipment/tooling requirements; monitor trials and check the modified product meets its requirements. The technician will take the lead role in this development project which may contribute to a larger/more complex project being undertaken by a more senior technician.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm required product specification/ requirements
  • 1.1 Communicate with stakeholders regarding technical and aesthetic specification and other requirements
  • 1.2 Identify project constraints, such as timelines and cost
  • 1.3 Draft product specification and project plan
  • 1.4 Identify required tests to verify product meets specification
  • 1.5 Confirm with stakeholders and modify as appropriate
2 Determine requirements for manufacture
  • 2.1 Identify appropriate compound
  • 2.2 Select process, equipment and tooling
  • 2.3 Select appropriate process conditions
  • 2.4 Determine other requirements for manufacture
  • 2.5 Draft trial manufacturing procedure
  • 2.6 Identify any health, safety and environment (HSE) issues and modify as appropriate
3 Make trial/prototype products
  • 3.1 Identify and control all hazards for laboratory development program
  • 3.2 Obtain all required materials and tools/equipment
  • 3.3 Produce the trial product following the draft procedures
  • 3.4 Evaluate the product's compliance with requirements
  • 3.5 Modify design and procedure as appropriate
  • 3.6 Draft factory trial procedure
4 Monitor factory trials
  • 4.1 Identify and control all HSE issues for factory trials
  • 4.2 Ensure all required materials and tools/equipment are available
  • 4.3 Organise trials at an appropriate time
  • 4.4 Ensure trial is monitored and required data collected
  • 4.5 Evaluate factory trial product and procedure
  • 4.6 Modify specification procedure as appropriate
5 Complete product modification
  • 5.1 Ensure final specification and procedures are recorded in standard procedures
  • 5.2 Ensure all required materials and tools and equipment will be routinely available as required
  • 5.3 Ensure HSE controls are standardised
  • 5.4 Ensure skill needs of operators have been addressed
  • 5.5 Complete all required reports and records
  • 5.6 Advise stakeholders of the outcome of the project
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7703 PMBTECH509A Modify an existing product Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB08 PMBTECH509E Modify an existing product Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCU8 PMB60116 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology Qualification
BCT8 PMB50116 Diploma of Polymer Technology Qualification