This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to design an engineering application that employs a robot an to integrate the robotic application with other equipment and systems. It includes the use and integration of actuators, sensors, end effectors, including tactile effectors, dynamic analysis of strength and stability, programming and protocols for communications and networking, as appropriate.The client may be internal or external to the designer’s organisation.The unit applies to the design of a robotic system across all forms of manufacturing and engineering, and design activities can also include reverse engineering, design rectification, integration of off-the-shelf components, or modifications of an existing design. It is suitable for robotic system designers or maintenance technologists, and for those pursuing qualifications and careers in engineering design involving robotics and automation.Individuals completing this work either already have or are developing skills and experience in the application of computing technology, mathematics, scientific principles and techniques, kinematics and kinetics, electrical and fluid power principles, programming of computers and controllers, robotic systems evaluation and mechanical construction techniques.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.