Elements and Performance Criteria

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. 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.
Nature and scope of the challenge could be very varied, and may relate to new or improved:
applications of materials or equipment
processes
products or services
systems
uses of technology
Stakeholders may include:
client
end users
friends and family
supervisor or manager
work colleagues (working in the same or different areas)
Constraints may relate to:
availability of materials, equipment or tools
boundaries about what can and cannot be changed
legal restrictions
time and budget
Relevant supporting information and assistance may include:
drawings, specifications or other technical data
ideas from colleagues
industry associations or organisations
personal experience
policy and procedures manuals
print or electronic media (including internet)
reference manuals
technical experts
Different options and ideas may be generated by:
brainstorming:
stop and go
sequencing
buzz session
bulletin board
computer-aided
daydreaming and mental wandering
Edward de Bono's six thinking hats
ego alter or heroes
graphic organisers:
visual maps
webbing
concept fans
lateral thinking games
making associations
mind mapping
morphological analysis
storytelling
sub-culture surfing
trigger words
use of metaphors and analogies
vision circles
visualisation
wishful thinking
word salads
Appropriate format may be:
checklists
digital presentation
drawings/sketches
models
plans
verbal presentation
Resources to support implementation may include:
equipment
financial resources
human resources
information technology support
materials
tools
Testing, prototyping or trialling may involve:
creating a physical model or sample
testing the solution against different scenarios
using a small group to test the solution
Documentation may include:
diary showing progress of work
progress reports
records of communication (e.g. emails)
working drawings
Advice and guidance may involve:
facilitating access to networks or contacts
facilitating access to resources
providing technical expertise

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
active participation in a project which uses the design process to develop solutions to a given challenge
effective communication skills to be a member of a collaborative team
knowledge of the design process, and how it can be used in developing solutions to different issues and challenges.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to materials, tools and equipment required to implement solutions in the given work context
interaction with others to reflect the collaborative nature of the design process.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
direct observation of the candidate participating in collaborative processes
evaluation of documentation maintained by the candidate to support different ideas
evaluation of a presentation made by the candidate outlining proposed solutions and processes used to develop those solutions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of parameters and context for work in a given industry context.
Guidance information for assessment
The design process does not occur in isolation. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other technical or specialist units from particular areas of work.