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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research economic factors
  2. Assess economic impact of the design
  3. Full costing of product, including the price point of the cost for sale placed on a product which caters to a market segment based on production costs, overheads and profit margins in relation to demand, supply and volume of sales in the market and demand for the product is conducted

Range Statement

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.

Organisational requirements include:

legal, organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

WHS, emergency and evacuation requirements

ethical standards

recording and reporting

access and equity principles and practices

equipment use, maintenance and storage

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Design brief includes:

the aims, objectives, milestones for the design project

organisational or personal profiles

target audience

budget

timeline

consultation requirements

colour requirements

image requirements

function

Appropriate personnel include:

trainers

supervisors

suppliers

clients

colleagues

managers

Niche markets include:

a very specific market segment within a broader segment of the market that involves the provision of specialist products where relatively few or no competitors exist

Resources include:

materials

personnel

equipment

systems

Product lifecycle includes:

the evolution of a product from its raw source, through its inception, development, manufacture, completion and time as a completed product until potential renewal

Manufacturing processes include:

the methods by which the product will be produced, these steps entail working from working drawings and specifications, producing components utilising machine operations, assembly of the components and finishing techniques

Assembly methods include:

nailing

gluing

screwing

welding

pressing

sewing

bonding

jointing

other methods of connecting various materials

Finishing includes:

paints

waxes

lacquers

stains

pigments

oils

plastic coatings

Performance Evidence

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Assess the economic impact of a design from inception through manufacture, including marketing, sales volume and competition impact, and recording of the impact study outcomes

Research, contrast and compare a range of economic factors upon a design and interpret costing and financial documentation

Produce a report on the economic impact study outcomes of a product

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete calculations for design assessment

Lead others and work effectively to improve production quality and outcomes

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices

Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity and encourage participation of employees in the planning of work activities and changes

Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to assessing the economic impact of a design

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for assessing the economic impact of a design

Economic conditions and markets nationally and internationally

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Elements and principles of design

Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Characteristics of furniture materials, products, sources and defects

Relevant computer programs

Product assembly techniques and equipment capabilities

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement