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Contribute to the development of products or processes

Contribute to the development of products or processes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTGN4007
State Code
BAV83
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to contribute to developing products or processes within the workplace.This unit of competency applies to activities contributing to development of products or processes within the enterprise. It includes conducting trials to establish whether products or processes conform to requirements. Judgement may be required in planning and selecting appropriate processes or procedures for self and others. Work may be conducted in restricted spaces or exposed conditions or controlled or open environments.This unit of competency is applicable to all sectors of the textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry.Work responsibilities will vary in scope according to size of the workplace, range of designs or products, specialisation in the workplace and workplace quality standards. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare for development of products or processes
  • 2.1 Identify and interpret provisional specifications in consultation with others, where required
  • 2.2 Identify requirements for feasibility study in conjunction with others, as required
  • 2.3 Provide assistance to feasibility studies to assess feasibility of design and development
3 Assist in developing or engineering product
  • 3.1 Interpret product or process specifications and develop preliminary specifications from feasibility study
  • 3.2 Use specifications to develop or engineer the product
  • 3.3 Check or select raw materials to meet requirements
  • 3.4 Determine machine or equipment or skill availability according to requirements
4 Conduct and assess trials
  • 4.1 Confirm and clarify requirements for trial to establish procedures and parameters as per site policies or procedures
  • 4.2 Liaise with production areas to organise and conduct trials as per site policies or procedures
  • 4.3 Assess trials in accordance with the established workplace procedures
5 Interpret and report results
  • 5.1 Analyse results of the trials to determine if performance is suitable for production to proceed
  • 5.2 Prepare reports on performance
  • 5.3 Maintain records according to workplace procedures, where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7333 LMTGN4016A Contribute to the development of products or processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ39 MSTGN4020 Contribute to the development of products or processes Unit of competency