Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Client
Client may be:
internal or external to the designer’s organisation
Parameters to the design brief
The design brief may include the design of new equipment or fault analysis, rectification or modification to an existing design. Parameters to the design brief may include:
determination of the degree of innovation and creativity expected by the client
design process limits and budgets
product cost limits and budgets
performance specifications
equipment availability, capacities and restrictions
specified administrative, communication and approval procedures
use and integration of off the shelf components
other special features and limits in the design brief
Robotic system
A robotic system is a system that includes a self-controlling machine (robot) that can perform functions automatically without human initiation and assistance after initial programming and other components to allow integration with other equipment and systems within the workplace. The robot may have sensory elements, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic actuators for linear or rotary motion and components to perform functions (e.g. grasping hands, lifting magnets and heating pads). The robot may be networked so as to serve an automated environment.
Robots are usually programmed to perform repetitive tasks or tasks unsuitable for humans.
OHS, regulatory, sustainability and environmental issues
OHS, regulatory, sustainability and environmental issues may include:
OHS Acts and regulations
relevant standards
industry codes of practice
risk assessments
registration requirements
safe work practices
minimising ecological and environmental footprint of process, plant and product
maximising economic benefit of process plant and product to the organisation and the community
minimising the negative OHS impact on employees, community and customer
state and territory regulatory requirements
Standards and codes
Standards and codes refer to all relevant Australian and international standards and codes applicable to a particular design task

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
consult and negotiate throughout the design process
interpret features of the robotic system
confirm parameters to the brief or contract and provide initial advice based on discipline knowledge, standards, OHS, regulatory and risk assessment requirements
research sustainability and current and emerging trends
investigate and review robotic concept proposals and performance parameters and options
measure, model and calculate using appropriate techniques, software and validation techniques
apply innovation and creativity to generate a range of solutions
evaluate solutions against design criteria ensuring conformity to OHS requirements
prepare robotic system proposal
design a robotic system
provide documentation, drawings, specifications and instructions
obtain sign-off on design.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.