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MSFFDM5010
Investigate ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic considerations for design

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm design requirements, research potential ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic considerations for a design and apply findings to the design process.

This unit applies to individuals working in a manufacturing or design studio environment who use specialised knowledge and critical thinking to evaluate and use diverse and potentially complex information.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.

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Evidence Required

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm design requirements

1.1 Review, confirm and clarify design brief with product owner or briefer

1.2 Identify potential issues relating to ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic factors

2. Research ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic considerations

2.1 Identify credible sources of information about ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemics

2.2 Source and analyse information for its application to design solution

2.3 Assess how ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic factors impact functionality of design for different types of people

2.4 Determine potential impacts of ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic issues on how solution meets elements and principles of design

2.5 Identify, distil and document key information that applies to design

3.Use information in the design process

3.1 Explore different solutions based on research outcomes to satisfy the requirements of the design brief through testing and experimentation

3.2 Make accurate calculations for product adjustments that arise from ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic considerations

3.3 Integrate outcomes into work on overall design solution and associated documentation, drawings and models

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:

research and use information about ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemics in the design of three different products, drawn from any of one major and two minor design projects), and in doing so:

balance ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic considerations with aesthetic and functional requirements

follow industry best-practice in understanding and application of ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemics

seek subject-matter expertise to guide design, solutioning and assessment of results.

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

elements and principles of design, and their interrelationship with ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic values

current market segment products, and suitable online and offline sources of inspiration and possible design elements that will meet client needs and demonstrate ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic values:

brochures

magazines

websites such as online galleries and retail sites

design forums

reference books

other existing enterprise design information

transferable technological ideas or concepts

natural or man-made structures and objects

key aspects of the following and how they may impact the design of different products:

ergonomics:

safety

comfort

ease of use

productivity and performance

aesthetics

anthropometrics:

physical requirements and attributes of product end user

proxemics:

spacing requirements of product end user and location of product

all aspects of the product design, including but not limited to:

shape and dimension

materials

colour

texture, patterns and relief

the site and positioning of the end product

ability to produce in batches or limited production runs

ability to adapt the design to different production methods or volumes

Australian Standards and government recommendations for product design concerning ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemics

materials, finishes and production methods, and how these interact with achievement of ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic requirements.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

design briefs

information technology for research

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm design requirements

1.1 Review, confirm and clarify design brief with product owner or briefer

1.2 Identify potential issues relating to ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic factors

2. Research ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic considerations

2.1 Identify credible sources of information about ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemics

2.2 Source and analyse information for its application to design solution

2.3 Assess how ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic factors impact functionality of design for different types of people

2.4 Determine potential impacts of ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic issues on how solution meets elements and principles of design

2.5 Identify, distil and document key information that applies to design

3.Use information in the design process

3.1 Explore different solutions based on research outcomes to satisfy the requirements of the design brief through testing and experimentation

3.2 Make accurate calculations for product adjustments that arise from ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic considerations

3.3 Integrate outcomes into work on overall design solution and associated documentation, drawings and models

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:

research and use information about ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemics in the design of three different products, drawn from any of one major and two minor design projects), and in doing so:

balance ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic considerations with aesthetic and functional requirements

follow industry best-practice in understanding and application of ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemics

seek subject-matter expertise to guide design, solutioning and assessment of results.

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

elements and principles of design, and their interrelationship with ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic values

current market segment products, and suitable online and offline sources of inspiration and possible design elements that will meet client needs and demonstrate ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic values:

brochures

magazines

websites such as online galleries and retail sites

design forums

reference books

other existing enterprise design information

transferable technological ideas or concepts

natural or man-made structures and objects

key aspects of the following and how they may impact the design of different products:

ergonomics:

safety

comfort

ease of use

productivity and performance

aesthetics

anthropometrics:

physical requirements and attributes of product end user

proxemics:

spacing requirements of product end user and location of product

all aspects of the product design, including but not limited to:

shape and dimension

materials

colour

texture, patterns and relief

the site and positioning of the end product

ability to produce in batches or limited production runs

ability to adapt the design to different production methods or volumes

Australian Standards and government recommendations for product design concerning ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemics

materials, finishes and production methods, and how these interact with achievement of ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic requirements.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

design briefs

information technology for research

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review, confirm and clarify design brief with product owner or briefer 
Identify potential issues relating to ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic factors 
Identify credible sources of information about ergonomics, anthropometrics and proxemics 
Source and analyse information for its application to design solution 
Assess how ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic factors impact functionality of design for different types of people 
Identify, distil and document key information that applies to design 
Explore different solutions based on research outcomes to satisfy the requirements of the design brief through testing and experimentation 
Make accurate calculations for product adjustments that arise from ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic considerations 
Integrate outcomes into work on overall design solution and associated documentation, drawings and models 

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