Required skills

Required skills include

determining the features and functions of the application including OHS regulatory and risk management requirements

interpreting parameters to the brief or contract

researching latest trends and techniques in application of robots robot functions programming options and reverse engineering

investigating and measuring modelling and calculating for options

investigating faults in existing designs and proposing solutions

simulating and systematically programming and testing

generating and evaluating a range of solutions for feasibility against design criteria

evaluating solutions for feasibility against design criteria including relevant engineering and financial calculations and analysis

evaluating suitability of off the shelf components

communicating negotiating and reviewing with stakeholders and client throughout process to obtain agreement on proposal and signoff on design

documenting design with drawings specifications and instructions

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

contemporary engineering for robot and robotic application design methods

robotic fundamentals including mechanical electrical fluid electronic and information technologies sensortransducers controllers interfacing and signal conditioning networking software data sharing and control functions

techniques for

continuous improvement

problem solving and decision making

root cause analysis RCA or failure mode and effects analysis FMEA or design review based on failure mode DRBFM and Pareto analysis

OHS and regulatory requirements codes of practice standards risk management and registration requirements

processes for investigation developing options modelling and calculating generating a range of solutions completing feasibility and evaluation studies and preparing proposals and designing

software modelling techniques to analyse robot capability including motions loads accuracy precision and repeatability kinematics kinetics and dynamic stability

validation techniques including use of simple case traditional methods and calculations

robot drive systems

manipulators and end effector options

fundamentals of locomotion for mobile robots such as wheels legs combined leg and wheels and tracks

object detection and sensor options

program techniques for a range of robot functions such as

pick and place

proximity detection presence and distance

motion control algorithms

system control and data acquisition SCADA or distributed control systems DCS communications methods and protocols and networking requirements

programs and programming techniques for robot functions communications and networking as required by design

documentation drawings specifications programs and instructions

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

consult and negotiate throughout the design process

interpret features of the robotic system

confirm parameters to the brief or contract and provide initial advice based on discipline knowledge standards OHS regulatory and risk assessment requirements

research sustainability and current and emerging trends

investigate and review robotic concept proposals and performance parameters and options

measure model and calculate using appropriate techniques software and validation techniques

apply innovation and creativity to generate a range of solutions

evaluate solutions against design criteria ensuring conformity to OHS requirements

prepare robotic system proposal

design a robotic system

provide documentation drawings specifications and instructions

obtain signoff on design

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Client

Parameters to the design brief

Robotic system

OHS, regulatory, sustainability and environmental issues

Standards and codes