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Design product suitable for mass production

Design product suitable for mass production

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDM5005
State Code
ODZ47
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/11/2022
Field of Education
100599 - Graphic And Design Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/11/2022
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design products suitable for mass production in a furniture-making or similar operation. It includes the considerations required to review and adapt a design brief, specify equipment requirements and personnel capabilities, identify cost-effective opportunities and plan for future production runs. This unit applies to individuals working in a manufacturing or design studio environment who design products with production methods as a consideration, working either alone or as part of an internal or external team.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for design
  • 1.1 Review, confirm and clarify elements of furniture design brief with appropriate personnel and client
  • 1.2 Establish and maintain communication with relevant personnel in accordance with workplace processes
  • 1.3 Address and verify any problems or underlying factors raised by design brief in terms of adaption to mass production
  • 1.4 Identify featured elements of design from design brief
  • 1.5 Identify featured principles of design from design brief
  • 1.6 Set and cost volumes of mass production runs and evaluate these against identified intended market
2. Design for mass production
  • 2.1 Review concepts for proposed adaption of design brief in context of mass furniture production requirements
  • 2.2 Present and review different solutions to satisfy requirements of design brief
  • 2.3 Review sample maquette and prototypes against concept sketches
  • 2.4 Review and compile final working drawings and specifications in readiness for mass production
  • 2.5 Design concept for mass manufacture, considering available equipment and resources and other variables
3. Evaluate production requirements for mass production
  • 3.1 Review and assess equipment capabilities and modify design brief based on available or obtainable equipment
  • 3.2 Review and assess personnel capabilities and modify design brief based on assessed and available skills
  • 3.3 Assess material or resource supply chain to workplace, set stock sizes and modify design brief based on availability of resources
  • 3.4 Assess and review outsourcing opportunities using cost–benefit analysis
  • 3.5 Review workflow methods, including consideration of work health and safety, and amend design brief or workflow methods to cater for mass production
  • 3.6 Research and implement opportunities for innovation in mass production procedures in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Implement design
  • 4.1 Plan and organise manufacturing process, considering available equipment and resources and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Process material in accordance with manufacturing plan and work health and safety regulations
  • 4.3 Produce jigs to assist with manufacturing components in accordance with work requirements
  • 4.4 Produce components and prepare for assembly in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Assemble components based on working drawings
5. Finalise mass production
  • 5.1 Finish final product in accordance with specifications
  • 5.2 Evaluate final product for functionality and aesthetic appeal against design brief
  • 5.3 Review mass production methodology in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Package and dispatch production run products in accordance with enterprise transport methods
  • 5.5 Record and report on product anomalies resulting from mass production anomalies to appropriate personnel and in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI308 MSFFDT5012 Design for mass production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHR2 MSF50322 Diploma of Furniture Design and Manufacturing Qualification