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Research and evaluate processes and products

Research and evaluate processes and products

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTGN6003B
State Code
W7347
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to research and evaluate processes and products.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Research global and domestic trends
  • 1.1 Global and domestic trends are researched and forecasted in relation to processes and products.
  • 1.2 Developments in technology are investigated to ensure all possibilities are considered.
  • 1.3 Implications of global and domestic trends on local industry are identified.
2 Identify manufacturing capabilities or implications
  • 2.1 Manufacturing capabilities are identified in consultation with relevant personnel on issues such as human resources, materials, financial restraints, equipment capabilities, timelines, efficiency and OHS practices.
  • 2.2 Options or requirements for use of external resources to undertake parts of work is determined when defining production capabilities.
3 Contribute to strategic planning
  • 3.1 Parameters are clarified, in consultation with production development, sales and marketing team, management and client where required.
  • 3.2 A strategy plan and critical path plan is developed, when necessary.
  • 3.3 Constraints are identified and taken into account when formulating strategic plan.
4 Prepare reports and presentations
  • 4.1 Relevant information is identified and compiled.
  • 4.2 Data is checked for accuracy and relevance, when required.
  • 4.3 Reports and presentations are prepared.
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Trends may include:
global design trends
domestic design trends
forecasting
developments in technology
market forces
export and import practices
regulations
supply of raw materials
Manufacturing capabilities may refer to:
materials
equipment
human resources
financial restraints
timelines
efficiency
production priorities
Strategic planning may include:
consultation with a range of individuals and departments, including:
production
product development
sales and marketing team
management
client
Reports may be:
informal
formal for presentation at meetings
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
research and forecast trends
identify manufacturing capabilities and implications
develop strategy plan and critical path plan
prepare reports and presentations

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace,
including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6601 LMTGN6003A Research and evaluate processes and products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV65 MSTGN6003 Research and evaluate processes and products Unit of competency