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Assess and record the lifecycle of a product

Assess and record the lifecycle of a product

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT4003
State Code
WI284
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
100599 - Graphic And Design Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers assessing and recording the design and production of a product from its raw source to its completion and life as a product in accordance with design elements and principles in an industry workplace or design studio environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess raw sources of material
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to recording the lifecycle of a product 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 in accordance with WHS requirements
  • 1.4 Most suitable materials to fulfil the brief are assessed to meet the requirements
  • 1.5 Materials are assessed from their source taking account of where they derived from and their processing techniques
  • 1.6 Materials are assessed for their ecological and environmental impact
  • 1.7 Materials are assessed for their availability and supply
  • 1.8 Information on raw materials is recorded for future use
2 Assess the design process
  • 2.1 Problem or underlying factors being addressed by the design brief are verified and documented
  • 2.2 User needs and desires are assessed and documented
  • 2.3 Elements of design are assessed for the intended outcome and documented
  • 2.4 Principles of design are assessed for the intended outcome and documented
  • 2.5 Requirements of the brief are prioritised and assessed for conflicts
  • 2.6 Activities to be undertaken to complete concepts, sketches, drawings and models are documented and prioritised
  • 2.7 Final documentation outlining the full analysis of the design brief is compiled and produced as a report
3 Assess the production process
  • 3.1 Production timeline is assessed
  • 3.2 Supply of raw materials for production is analysed
  • 3.3 Available personnel with suitable skills are assessed for proficiency to complete production
  • 3.4 Manufacturing process is assessed for equipment and assembly methods
  • 3.5 Component production is mapped
  • 3.6 Finishing requirements are assessed
  • 3.7 Final completion of product is assessed and quality checking arrangements put in place
  • 3.8 Action plan for production is completed
4 Assess the product life
  • 4.1 Packaging and despatch procedures are assessed and verified
  • 4.2 Destination of the final product is verified and documented
  • 4.3 Use of the product is assessed and potential life of the product estimated
  • 4.4 Product lifecycle process is reviewed using all of the assessed data
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA371 LMFFDT4003A Assess and record the lifecycle of a product Unit of competency