This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make minor modifications to products. Minor modifications may be minor changes to an existing product or developing a 'new' product which is strongly based on an existing product; typically they will not require significant redesign of tooling. Examples include small changes to sizes, shapes or surface finish. This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to confirm the specifications for the modified product, draft and trial modifications to the product and its manufacturing processes, and verify/amend the changes during initial factory trial/s. This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.Where a major modification to a product or a new product is required the operator will work under the direction of a more senior operator/technician. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.