Elements and Performance Criteria

Carrying out complex research activities as part of the design of products or
sub-assemblies or manufacturing processes for vehicle assembly

Examples of the application of this competency unit may include the following:
Demonstrate understanding of specialised knowledge with depth in some areas
Analyse, diagnose, design and execute judgements across a broad range of technical or management functions
Demonstrate a command of wide ranging, highly specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills
Generate ideas through the analysis of information and concepts at an abstract level
Demonstrate accountability for personal outputs within broad parameters
Demonstrate accountability for group outcomes within broad parameters.

Note: The application of this competency standard must comply with the appropriate AQF level descriptor criteria.

Note: In competency standard AUM5503A the resources MAY include section dot point one "level of supervision" remove word "independently" from the text in brackets.

Sources of information/documents may include:
Manufacturer specifications
Enterprise operating procedures
Product manufacturer specifications
Customer requirements
Industry/Workplace Codes of Practice

OH&S practices must abide by:
State/industry OH&S legislation
Award provisions

Resources may include:
Level of supervision (operates independently or with minimal supervision)
Type of product or sub-assembly (as per company requirements)
Documentation and reporting systems (as per company requirements)
Occupational health and safety standards (as per company and statutory requirements)

Methods include:
Determination of research requirements
Selecting a research strategy
Conducting research
Evaluation of research outcomes
Documentation of research outcomes
Methods should be applied under normal operating conditions.

Context:
Competency must be assessed in a safe working environment.
Assessment must be undertaken in accordance with endorsed industry assessment guidelines.
The knowledge and practical component may be assessed in an on- or off-the-job environment.
Assessment may take place within the work place or appropriate simulated environment.
The trainee should be able to carry out the task to be assessed in a safe and correct manner without supervision on more than one occasion prior to assessment.

Critical aspects:
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is the ability to transfer the competency to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
Degree of complexity
Safe working practices
Documentation
Technical specifications
Planning

Underpinning knowledge:
How to determine research requirements
How to select a research strategy
How to conduct research
How to evaluate research outcomes
How to document research outcomes

Practical assessments:
Perform work under the required level of supervision
Use and maintain all required materials, tools and parts
Diagnose and solve problems involved in the work
Achieve specified quality standards
Apply housekeeping standards
Explain knowledge and application of occupational health and safety requirements
Explain knowledge and application of required quality improvement techniques
Demonstrate ability to minimise waste
Explain knowledge and application of relevant company procedures
Explain knowledge and application of emergency procedures
Explain knowledge and application of reporting and documentation requirements
Communicate effectively with team members, management and user departments