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MSFFDM5012
Research, test and apply materials and technologies for design projects

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research different complex materials and technologies and their applications. It also covers how to use this information to inform design briefs, select materials and technologies that interact harmoniously together, and establish testing requirements for final selection.

This unit applies to individuals working in a manufacturing or design studio environment who analyse and compare information and test results to develop a combined materials and technologies production solution, either alone or as part of an internal or external team.

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. Determine project requirements

1.1 Review and clarify project brief with client

1.2 Confirm and evaluate parameters and constraints from project brief

1.3 Identify and assess aspects of brief that are impacted by materials and technologies selection

1.4 Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols

2. Research materials and technologies for testing

2.1 Evaluate features of briefed product and research how materials and technologies have been used to achieve these in other projects

2.2 Investigate physical properties, capabilities, limitations or constraints of different materials and how these could be utilised in projects

2.3 Research aesthetic properties of different materials in terms of suitability for testing

2.4 Identify production methods, including safety issues and specialised equipment and personnel, required to work with different materials, and assess suitability of those methods against project brief

2.5 Identify and consider new and emerging technologies against project brief and proposed production methods

2.6 Evaluate materials and technologies in context of sustainability, cost and availability for testing and production

2.7 Select materials and technologies to be tested based on outcomes of research

3. Test materials and technologies

3.1 Develop test program and reporting methods for materials and technologies that addresses all facets identified, including interaction of materials and technologies

3.2 Ensure test program addresses safety considerations, both specific to use of selected materials and technologies, and generally for workplace

3.3 Validate test program with relevant personnel or key stakeholders

3.4 Organise physical, financial and human resources based on scope and nature of testing program

3.5 Follow test program to test materials and technologies

3.6 Report on test program results in accordance with agreed reporting methods

4. Analyse and report on test results

4.1 Interpret test program results and their implications from report

4.2 Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of tested materials and technologies based on test results and against project requirements

4.3 Assess production methods and expertise requirements from test results

4.4 Recommend and validate materials, production methods including equipment and technologies, and expertise with key stakeholders

4.5 Complete workplace documentation to finalise project brief, highlighting research and test results, and rationale for materials chosen

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, test and apply materials and associated technologies for three different design briefs, and in doing so:

research five different types of materials and three different design- or production-related technologies

develop, implement and report on a test program for two different types of materials and two different design- or production-related technologies

prepare and present three reports in appropriate formats to convey information to key stakeholders.

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

elements and principles of design, their interrelationships and how they are used in materials selection

characteristics, properties and selection criteria for different materials, both aesthetic and functional, including:

manmade and natural timbers (native and imported) including composites and finishes

plastics

metals

alloys

stone-based products

glass

textiles

fibreglass

foam

synthetics

cardboard and paper products

any other manipulable substance

particular features and behaviours of materials and the impact of these on production methods and technologies

types and methods of testing specific to different materials, including strength and performance under different conditions

design- and production-related technologies applicable to all stages of a project, and their impact on materials selection and output variables

key features, costs, efficiencies and technical application of current and emerging technologies, including:

CNC operations

3D printing

foundries and casting

robotics

laser cutting

water-jet cutting

how to structure and present testing program results and recommendations

the expertise and specialised equipment or technologies required for different materials, and the impact of these on project constraints including timeframes and budgets

non-traditional materials that complement or enhance the overall design.

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

range of complex materials for testing

industry-standard technologies suitable for design and production

information technology for research and design presentation.

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. Determine project requirements

1.1 Review and clarify project brief with client

1.2 Confirm and evaluate parameters and constraints from project brief

1.3 Identify and assess aspects of brief that are impacted by materials and technologies selection

1.4 Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols

2. Research materials and technologies for testing

2.1 Evaluate features of briefed product and research how materials and technologies have been used to achieve these in other projects

2.2 Investigate physical properties, capabilities, limitations or constraints of different materials and how these could be utilised in projects

2.3 Research aesthetic properties of different materials in terms of suitability for testing

2.4 Identify production methods, including safety issues and specialised equipment and personnel, required to work with different materials, and assess suitability of those methods against project brief

2.5 Identify and consider new and emerging technologies against project brief and proposed production methods

2.6 Evaluate materials and technologies in context of sustainability, cost and availability for testing and production

2.7 Select materials and technologies to be tested based on outcomes of research

3. Test materials and technologies

3.1 Develop test program and reporting methods for materials and technologies that addresses all facets identified, including interaction of materials and technologies

3.2 Ensure test program addresses safety considerations, both specific to use of selected materials and technologies, and generally for workplace

3.3 Validate test program with relevant personnel or key stakeholders

3.4 Organise physical, financial and human resources based on scope and nature of testing program

3.5 Follow test program to test materials and technologies

3.6 Report on test program results in accordance with agreed reporting methods

4. Analyse and report on test results

4.1 Interpret test program results and their implications from report

4.2 Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of tested materials and technologies based on test results and against project requirements

4.3 Assess production methods and expertise requirements from test results

4.4 Recommend and validate materials, production methods including equipment and technologies, and expertise with key stakeholders

4.5 Complete workplace documentation to finalise project brief, highlighting research and test results, and rationale for materials chosen

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, test and apply materials and associated technologies for three different design briefs, and in doing so:

research five different types of materials and three different design- or production-related technologies

develop, implement and report on a test program for two different types of materials and two different design- or production-related technologies

prepare and present three reports in appropriate formats to convey information to key stakeholders.

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

elements and principles of design, their interrelationships and how they are used in materials selection

characteristics, properties and selection criteria for different materials, both aesthetic and functional, including:

manmade and natural timbers (native and imported) including composites and finishes

plastics

metals

alloys

stone-based products

glass

textiles

fibreglass

foam

synthetics

cardboard and paper products

any other manipulable substance

particular features and behaviours of materials and the impact of these on production methods and technologies

types and methods of testing specific to different materials, including strength and performance under different conditions

design- and production-related technologies applicable to all stages of a project, and their impact on materials selection and output variables

key features, costs, efficiencies and technical application of current and emerging technologies, including:

CNC operations

3D printing

foundries and casting

robotics

laser cutting

water-jet cutting

how to structure and present testing program results and recommendations

the expertise and specialised equipment or technologies required for different materials, and the impact of these on project constraints including timeframes and budgets

non-traditional materials that complement or enhance the overall design.

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

range of complex materials for testing

industry-standard technologies suitable for design and production

information technology for research and design presentation.

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 and clarify project brief with client 
Confirm and evaluate parameters and constraints from project brief 
Identify and assess aspects of brief that are impacted by materials and technologies selection 
Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols 
Evaluate features of briefed product and research how materials and technologies have been used to achieve these in other projects 
Investigate physical properties, capabilities, limitations or constraints of different materials and how these could be utilised in projects 
Research aesthetic properties of different materials in terms of suitability for testing 
Identify production methods, including safety issues and specialised equipment and personnel, required to work with different materials, and assess suitability of those methods against project brief 
Identify and consider new and emerging technologies against project brief and proposed production methods 
Evaluate materials and technologies in context of sustainability, cost and availability for testing and production 
Select materials and technologies to be tested based on outcomes of research 
Develop test program and reporting methods for materials and technologies that addresses all facets identified, including interaction of materials and technologies 
Ensure test program addresses safety considerations, both specific to use of selected materials and technologies, and generally for workplace 
Validate test program with relevant personnel or key stakeholders 
Organise physical, financial and human resources based on scope and nature of testing program 
Follow test program to test materials and technologies 
Report on test program results in accordance with agreed reporting methods 
Interpret test program results and their implications from report 
Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of tested materials and technologies based on test results and against project requirements 
Assess production methods and expertise requirements from test results 
Recommend and validate materials, production methods including equipment and technologies, and expertise with key stakeholders 
Complete workplace documentation to finalise project brief, highlighting research and test results, and rationale for materials chosen 

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