Specifies 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. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit context includes: | WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate conceptual and analytical ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving customers or suppliers may be internal or external |
Design brief includes: | the aims, objectives, milestones for the design project organisational or personal profiles target audience budget timelineconsultation requirementscolour requirements image requirements function |
Appropriate personnel include: | trainers supervisorssuppliersclients colleagues managers |
Materials include: | timber (native and imported) man-made timber products plastic metal alloysstonesglass textilesfibreglass foamcardboardpaper products any other manipulable substance |
Storage locations include: | storage racks storage bays binsstackspallet boxesmodularised storage components temporary stacking bays (stand, frame or ground) |
Storage divisions include by: | standard product classification product designation sizedimensionstack numberweightgradeshelf life stock rotation position |
Equipment includes: | static machineryportable power tools computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipmentand is to include procedures for lock out protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine from the power source |
Sketches include: | hand drawn images ideation drawings completed freehand |
Elements of design include: | lineshapeform (geometric or organic) texturecolour function |
Principles of design include: | balance proportion (symmetry and asymmetry) harmonycontrastpatternmovementrhythmunitystylefocusscaledominantsub-dominant subordinate relationshipemphasisproximityalignmentspaceanthropometryergonomicsarrangement workload materials handling capacity skills available equipment capabilitiesaesthetic relationstension development methods |
Maquette includes: | a miniature version of the intended final product to establish if the elements and principles of design have been achieved. |
Concepts include: | ideas generated to respond to the design brief through both ideation drawings or sketching and written explanation |
Aesthetics include: | consideration of appeal to a large number of people; products are pleasing to the eye of many who view it |
Working drawings include: | drafted technical drawings or drawings produced on computer using computer-aided design (CAD) software packages that contain project specifications |
Manufacturing processes include: | methods by which the product will be produced with steps that entail working from drawings and specificationsproducing components utilising machine operationsassembly of the components finishing techniques |
Components include: | parts which make up the whole of a product (each component often requires some level of machining to result in the desired part) |
Scale model includes: | a model replica of the intended final outcome product produced to a suitable scale to distinguish its features, for example, 1:5 or 1:10. The model may be made from similar material as the intended final solution or in some cases made from modelling clay |
Specifications include: | measurementsprocedures by which a product is constructed materials to be utilised |
Functionality includes: | the purpose intended for the product in relationship to the design brief |
Records and reports include: | the design and production method product type and size inspection and labelling outcomes storage locations quality outcomeshazards, incidents or equipment malfunctions |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures include: | work procedures/instructions manufacturer specifications and instructions standard forms of workplace process and proceduresorganisation work specifications and requirements legislation, regulations and codes of practice quality and Australian Standards and procedures |