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Design digital simulations

Design digital simulations

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADIG517
State Code
ODE56
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
020119 - Artificial Intelligence
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, plan and design drafts for digital simulations of real-world environments and processes. The unit applies to those who work closely with subject experts to develop virtual environments for fields including architecture, science and engineering, medicine, conservation and manufacturing. They may also collaborate with programmers and software authors so the simulation is technically achievable. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify project requirements
  • 1.1 Confirm objectives and desired outcomes of project brief in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.2 Identify target audience and determine format and delivery platform of simulations in discussion with required personnel
2. Research and plan approach
  • 2.1 Investigate real world environment to be simulated and determine technical parameters that may be required
  • 2.2 Evaluate designs and other information that may assist modelling real world environment
  • 2.3 Determine performance objectives, task complexity and user skill levels
  • 2.4 Determine required depth of physical and functional fidelity that meets production requirements
  • 2.5 Research and identify applicable simulation authoring tools
  • 2.6 Discuss ideas and solutions in collaboration with required personnel
3. Draft simulation design documents
  • 3.1 Identify processes that determine functional behaviour of simulation and specify how this behaviour is represented by control objects
  • 3.2 Define underlying functionality in model that specifies essential settings, states, conditions and parameters
  • 3.3 Specify user interface controls that enable user interaction with simulation
  • 3.4 Identify critical impacts, alerts or costs for incorrect user operation
  • 3.5 Specify sequencing of difficulty levels, if required
  • 3.6 Confirm proposed simulation is technically feasible in consultation with required personnel
  • 3.7 Present clear and detailed draft simulation design specifications for discussion and feedback with required personnel
  • 3.8 Outline positive and negative feedback from user responses when interacting with simulations, and adjust as required
4. Finalise simulation design documents
  • 4.1 Review designs against desired project outcomes and objectives
  • 4.2 Review designs against creative, technical and intellectual property requirements
  • 4.3 Adjust design specifications as necessary after discussions with required personnel
  • 4.4 Archive user interface controls
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ24 CUADIG507 Design digital simulations Unit of competency