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Design for sustainability

Design for sustainability

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS017007
State Code
BAK97
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
100599 - Graphic And Design Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency covers the designing of a new product, or the redesigning of an existing product as a sustainable product or to improve its sustainability. It may be applied to a physical product, a service or some other type of ‘product’.This unit covers the analysis of the benefit received by the consumer and then an examination of how best this benefit can be delivered to maximise both the benefit and the sustainability of this benefit. It includes an analysis of the cradle to grave/cradle to cradle impacts of the product and the various sustainability impacts along the value chain.This unit will lead to the design specification for a sustainable/more sustainable product. It does not include the implementation of that design.A manager or senior technologist who has a significant sustainability responsibility work role would typically undertake this. Skills covered by this unit may be applied individually or in a team context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Define the benefit received by the customer
  • 1.1 Select an existing or potential new product for analysis.
  • 1.2 Determine who the customers are for the product.
  • 1.3 Determine uses of product by customers.
  • 1.4 Analyse the benefits received by the customer from using the product.
  • 1.5 Define and rank the benefits received.
  • 1.6 Validate benefits in an appropriate manner.
2 Develop alternative ways of delivering benefit
  • 2.1 Brainstorm alternative methods of delivering required benefits.
  • 2.2 Brainstorm related benefits which may also be able to be delivered.
  • 2.3 Analyse sustainability impacts of each alternative.
  • 2.4 Consult with relevant stakeholders, as appropriate.
  • 2.5 Rank alternatives by sustainability.
  • 2.6 Prepare an initial business case for top ranked alternatives.
3 Develop product and process design
  • 3.1 Develop product design specification for alternatives most likely to be implemented.
  • 3.2 Determine likely production process for alternatives most likely to be implemented.
  • 3.3 Analyse life cycle sustainability for alternatives most likely to be implemented.
  • 3.4 Select alternative to develop.
  • 3.5 Consult with relevant stakeholders, as appropriate.
  • 3.6 Confirm selected alternative does deliver key customer benefits.
4 Confirm design for selected alternative
  • 4.1 Develop and document product specification.
  • 4.2 Develop and document key production process parameters.
  • 4.3 Consult with relevant stakeholders, as appropriate.
  • 4.4 Prepare business case for implementing selected alternative.
  • 4.5 Negotiate solutions to value chain issues caused by changed design.
5 Communicate required responses as appropriate
  • 5.1 Identify what communications are required and to whom.
  • 5.2 Prepare appropriate reports and recommendations.
  • 5.3 Pitch reports and recommendations, as appropriate.
  • 5.4 Brief appropriate persons as required by determined responses.
  • 5.5 Finalise appropriate recording.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7754 MSS017007A Design for sustainability Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF22 MSS017015 Design for sustainability Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCU4 MSS80116 Graduate Certificate In Sustainable Operations Qualification