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.
Integration task
For the purposes of this unit, an integration task has the following features:
the integration must require application of engineering skill and knowledge across a range of engineering technologies and systems. The integration task may or may not go across disciplines or technical fields of work
the integration must not already be fully pre-designed
integration may be required across one or more processes, machines and sets of equipment
Typical integration tasks would be those requiring integration of mechanical, fluid power and electrical systems with control technologies, structural support, and other engineering-related systems as may be found in automated applications
Parameters to the integration brief
Parameters to the integration brief include:
technology and process limits
capital and design budgets
product cost limits and budgets
anticipated post-integration performance specifications
equipment availability, capacities and restrictions
specified administrative, communication and approval procedures
other special features and limits in the integration brief
Stakeholders
Stakeholders include:
clients
financier
project or operations team
support services, such as accounts and legal professionals, technical experts, suppliers and transporters
those responsible for plan implementation activities, such as installation, commissioning and process improvement
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
state and territory regulatory requirements
Software and validation techniques
Software may be employed for performance analysis/modelling. Underpinning program techniques and algorithms should be understood, such as:
the use of failure effects analysis (FEA) and numerical methods within object oriented modelling techniques
Validation techniques include:
comparison of traditional solutions for simple design problems with software solutions to the same design problems
review of previously implemented design challenges which were completed using the software
Sustainability

For the purposes of this unit, sustainability includes consideration of economic, social, ecological and resources implications of activities. Sustainability issues may include:
resources and energy:
sources, access, processing and consumption
food security and agriculture, health, education and shelter
land, energy and water
social and economic factors affecting design of machines and equipment
life cycle design of product (manufacture to re-manufacture or recycle)
raw material, solids and hazardous waste, and production by-products
contamination of land, air and stormwater pollutants, and discharge to sewerage
climate change
Monitor and support the implementation
Monitoring and supporting may include:
provision of assistance with hardware procurement and system assembly and arrangements to suit design
assisting installation and commissioning
provision of advice on adjustments, revisions and required documentation
Systems thinking
Systems thinking:
is the process of developing solutions within the context of an entire system
recognises that an improvement in one subsystem can adversely affect another subsystem
Critical activities and resources
Critical activities and resources are those identified as critical to schedule milestones and project success
Standards and codes
Standards refer to all relevant Australian and international standards and codes applicable to a particular design task
Planning and scheduling techniques

Implementation requirements may be a critical factor in evaluation of design options. Planning and scheduling options may include:
critical path or Pert network plans and Gantt charts

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:
determine the scope of the integration task
establish parameters to the integration task
communicate and negotiate with client and stakeholders
generate a range of solutions, including the technical requirements of an implementation plan, using systems thinking, innovation and creativity
apply design standards, performance analysis, modelling and simulation software
validate software
evaluate solutions for feasibility against design criteria
develop and optimise chosen solution and technical implementation plan and schedule
prepare proposals, including the implementation plan, resource requirements, documents, specifications, graphics and instructions
monitor and support implementation
commission the project or operation.
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.