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Research and select manufacturing technologies

Research and select manufacturing technologies

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDM4019
State Code
ODZ74
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
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine production considerations and then to investigate and select a manufacturing technology that is suitable for the design concept.This unit applies to individuals working in a manufacturing or design studio environment. They analyse and compare technical information from a wide range of sources to develop a design solution.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine production considerations
  • 1.1 Identify and collate information about project brief and initial design concepts
  • 1.2 Review information and establish production parameters and constraints
  • 1.3 Identify all those involved in the production process and seek input on key considerations for selecting manufacturing technology
  • 1.4 Establish key technical parameters for selection of manufacturing technology
2. Investigate potential manufacturing technologies
  • 2.1 Identify and assess information sources on potential technologies
  • 2.2 Assess feasibility of technologies in context of design concept and overall design brief
  • 2.3 Identify and interrogate how manufacturing process and its technical application may impact eventual outcome
  • 2.4 Identify sustainability and safety aspects of technologies and assess implications for use
  • 2.5 Source and compare information about costs and technology access against project brief
3. Refine ideas and select solution
  • 3.1 Explore and refine ideas about technologies through process of reflection and testing
  • 3.2 Test compatibility of manufacturing technologies with design concept and adapt approaches
  • 3.3 Choose manufacturing technology solution that works with proposed design solution and make it integral to ongoing design process
  • 3.4 Provide clear and relevant rationale for technology chosen
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI304 MSFFDT5008 Research and recommend alternative manufacturing processes Unit of competency
WI305 MSFFDT5009 Research and recommend machine technology Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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