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Research and recommend alternative manufacturing processes

Research and recommend alternative manufacturing processes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT5008
State Code
WI304
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
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers researching and recommending alternative manufacturing processes for various design solutions in accordance with the integral elements and principles of design. It applies to an industry workplace or design studio environment and 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 alternative manufacturing research
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending alternative manufacturing processes are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Communication with others is established and maintained
  • 1.4 Client requirements and desires are reviewed, confirmed and clarified
2 Research alternative manufacturing processes
  • 2.1 Aesthetic requirements of alternative manufacturing processes are assessed
  • 2.2 New manufacturing processes are researched and reported
  • 2.3 Costs of alternative manufacturing processes are assessed and compared
  • 2.4 Environmental impact of alternative manufacturing processes are assessed
  • 2.5 Hazards associated with alternative manufacturing processes are researched
  • 2.6 Quality of alternative manufacturing processes are assessed and reported
3 Recommend alternative manufacturing processes
  • 3.1 Research information is critically analysed in the context of the design brief requirements
  • 3.2 Alternative manufacturing processes and their elements of design are promoted, research explained and evaluated for the client
  • 3.3 Alternative manufacturing processes and their principles of design are promoted, research explained and evaluated for the client
  • 3.4 Presentation of research information is made highlighting the findings and rationale for the alternative manufacturing processes chosen
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA395 LMFFDT5010A Research and recommend alternative manufacturing processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ74 MSFFDM4019 Research and select manufacturing technologies Unit of competency
ODZ61 MSFFDM5012 Research, test and apply materials and technologies for design projects Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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