Assessor Resource

PMBTECH507
Develop fibre-composite products using cored-laminate techniques

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop designs for 'sandwich type' fibre-composite laminates.

This unit of competency applies to the design of new sandwich products using the range of materials and techniques which are standard within a particular enterprise

This unit of competency applies to experienced technicians or those in similar roles who are required to apply in-depth knowledge of materials, process, equipment and problem solving in order to determine appropriate materials and processes to meet design objectives; determine appropriate equipment and process settings and adjustments; develop drawings of new product; and solve technical problems associated with the design and manufacturing procedures.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Confirm product specification

1.1

Confirm physical/structural properties required of product

1.2

Confirm other requirements of product

1.3

Identify relevant regulations/standards/codes of practice which may be applicable

1.4

Draw/use hand sketch to confirm product size and shape

2

Identify technical requirements

2.1

Determine the laminate properties appropriate for the job

2.2

Select the appropriate core material(s)

2.3

Select the appropriate resin, matrix and other materials

2.4

Determine joints, attachment points and other special features required

2.5

Determine lay-up technique to be used

3

Develop specification for manufacturing product

3.1

Develop technical/engineering drawing of new product to company required standards

3.2

Develop material list/specification for new product

3.3

Develop manufacturing procedures/specifications for new product

3.4

Complete required documentation

4

Make trial samples, as required

4.1

Liaise with production and other relevant people to ensure specifications/procedures are clear, adequate and understood

4.2

Provide technical expertise to the production process as required to facilitate manufacture

4.3

Test samples for function and quality

4.4

Modify designs where necessary to meet manufacturing and other requirements

5

Anticipate and solve problems

5.1

Recognise a problem or a potential problem

5.2

Determine possible cause

5.3

Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible cause

5.4

Seek information and assistance as required, to solve problems

5.5

Solve problems within area of responsibility

5.6

Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret test results, technical information, equipment specifications and instruments/control panels

confirm product design specifications and regulatory framework

identify critical materials properties and structural considerations relevant to the design objectives and the end product

analyse information and data to specify technical requirements

develop technical/engineering drawing of new product

develop manufacturing specifications and procedures

contribute technical expertise to trialling of samples

modify designs as required based on trial results

communicate technical information verbally and in writing

calculate and interpret statistics, product formulae and process conditions

apply theoretical and technical knowledge and experience of materials, process, equipment and product to anticipate and solve problems, including one (1) or more of:

structural optimisation

strength problems

core shearing

bending

cost

calculate and interpret statistics, product formulae and process conditions.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to fulfil their job role, including knowledge of:

principal construction techniques and the technical advantages of various types

material properties and their suitability for use as core (e.g. PVC rigid foams, PU foams, SAN foams, linear PVC foams, plywood, balsa and honeycomb materials)

layered or laminate structural behaviour

hand lay-up and vacuum-bagging techniques

failure modes

function and operating principles of composites forming equipment, machine components and ancillary equipment

impact of temperature, pressure and time on product quality and production output

impact of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to final product

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

Where the assessee does not currently possess evidence of competency in MEM09003B Prepare basic engineering drawing, it may be co-assessed with this unit.

The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:

a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria

multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.

A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.

Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur using a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Confirm product specification

1.1

Confirm physical/structural properties required of product

1.2

Confirm other requirements of product

1.3

Identify relevant regulations/standards/codes of practice which may be applicable

1.4

Draw/use hand sketch to confirm product size and shape

2

Identify technical requirements

2.1

Determine the laminate properties appropriate for the job

2.2

Select the appropriate core material(s)

2.3

Select the appropriate resin, matrix and other materials

2.4

Determine joints, attachment points and other special features required

2.5

Determine lay-up technique to be used

3

Develop specification for manufacturing product

3.1

Develop technical/engineering drawing of new product to company required standards

3.2

Develop material list/specification for new product

3.3

Develop manufacturing procedures/specifications for new product

3.4

Complete required documentation

4

Make trial samples, as required

4.1

Liaise with production and other relevant people to ensure specifications/procedures are clear, adequate and understood

4.2

Provide technical expertise to the production process as required to facilitate manufacture

4.3

Test samples for function and quality

4.4

Modify designs where necessary to meet manufacturing and other requirements

5

Anticipate and solve problems

5.1

Recognise a problem or a potential problem

5.2

Determine possible cause

5.3

Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible cause

5.4

Seek information and assistance as required, to solve problems

5.5

Solve problems within area of responsibility

5.6

Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used.

Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include:

health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, materials and processes being used and products being made

Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made

any relevant licence and certification requirements.

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of:

test procedures

technical specifications

technical drawings

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment include:

manual and/or computer-aided drawing tools

measuring tools.

Hazards

Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of:

hazardous products and materials

fibres (airborne and handled)

other hazards that might arise.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret test results, technical information, equipment specifications and instruments/control panels

confirm product design specifications and regulatory framework

identify critical materials properties and structural considerations relevant to the design objectives and the end product

analyse information and data to specify technical requirements

develop technical/engineering drawing of new product

develop manufacturing specifications and procedures

contribute technical expertise to trialling of samples

modify designs as required based on trial results

communicate technical information verbally and in writing

calculate and interpret statistics, product formulae and process conditions

apply theoretical and technical knowledge and experience of materials, process, equipment and product to anticipate and solve problems, including one (1) or more of:

structural optimisation

strength problems

core shearing

bending

cost

calculate and interpret statistics, product formulae and process conditions.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to fulfil their job role, including knowledge of:

principal construction techniques and the technical advantages of various types

material properties and their suitability for use as core (e.g. PVC rigid foams, PU foams, SAN foams, linear PVC foams, plywood, balsa and honeycomb materials)

layered or laminate structural behaviour

hand lay-up and vacuum-bagging techniques

failure modes

function and operating principles of composites forming equipment, machine components and ancillary equipment

impact of temperature, pressure and time on product quality and production output

impact of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to final product

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

Where the assessee does not currently possess evidence of competency in MEM09003B Prepare basic engineering drawing, it may be co-assessed with this unit.

The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:

a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria

multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.

A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.

Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur using a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm physical/structural properties required of product 
Confirm other requirements of product 
Identify relevant regulations/standards/codes of practice which may be applicable 
Draw/use hand sketch to confirm product size and shape 
Determine the laminate properties appropriate for the job 
Select the appropriate core material(s) 
Select the appropriate resin, matrix and other materials 
Determine joints, attachment points and other special features required 
Determine lay-up technique to be used 
Develop technical/engineering drawing of new product to company required standards 
Develop material list/specification for new product 
Develop manufacturing procedures/specifications for new product 
Complete required documentation 
Liaise with production and other relevant people to ensure specifications/procedures are clear, adequate and understood 
Provide technical expertise to the production process as required to facilitate manufacture 
Test samples for function and quality 
Modify designs where necessary to meet manufacturing and other requirements 
Recognise a problem or a potential problem 
Determine possible cause 
Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible cause 
Seek information and assistance as required, to solve problems 
Solve problems within area of responsibility 
Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred 

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