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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop prototype specifications
   • The purpose and outline requirements for the prototype are identified from design concepts and/or customer requirements
   • Materials are identified following detailed analysis of the options
   • Detailed prototype design specifications are prepared and documented
   • Construction requirements and methods are identified appropriate for the materials to be used
   • Ergonomic requirements are identified, clarified and satisfied throughout the work process
2. Plan and prepare prototype construction
   • Work plan for the prototype construction is drafted
   • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
   • Compatibility of materials in specifications is checked and any discrepancies reported
   • Steps or stages in construction are identified, noting checkpoints for quality checks
   • Suitable work area is located and cleared ready for work
   • Materials and consumables to meet specifications are prepared for use
   • Equipment and accessories suitable for working the specified material are prepared for use
   • Appropriate jigs and other construction aids are identified and where required adjusted to suit the work
3. Produce the prototype
   • Work plan is followed to produce the prototype
   • Checks are conducted at the identified points
   • Modifications to designs and plans are identified and recommended and managed within workplace procedures
   • Modifications to the plan are documented and followed
   • Prototype or sample is checked for compliance with specifications
4. Trial and evaluate the prototype
   • Trial objectives and processes are developed, specified and documented
   • Personnel involved in the trial and evaluation are prepared for their responsibilities and functions
   • Trial equipment, tools and materials are prepared and certified prior to use
   • Prototype trials are conducted and results captured and recorded in accordance with the trial specification
   • Results of trials are evaluated and evaluation records and recommendations are processed in accordance with enterprise procedures

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.
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 and may be carried out on a team basis or with the support of dedicated specialist personnel customers or suppliers may be internal or external
Machines and equipment include:	microprocessor or computer-controlled machines production and facility equipment used in the enterprise
Materials for prototypes include:	timber metal alloys glass fabrics and textiles plastics leather cardboard and paper adhesives fillers and finishes as appropriate
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	design concepts/customer requirements designer/drawer specifications and instructions work procedures/instructions organisation work specifications and requirements legislation/regulations/national or industry codes and practices relevant to the prototype/sample construction quality and Australian Standards and procedures

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Performance Evidence

Collect, organise and understand information related to furnishing work instructions and work orders and safety procedures

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

Identify materials used in the work process

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

Develop and evaluate a minimum of two (2) different prototypes, and:

develop the prototype specification

identify compatibility/incompatibility of materials, adhesives, fittings and fasteners for the application

select and use appropriate materials, equipment and processes for the item being constructed

demonstrate how the design of the prototype components will influence the working lifetime of the item

ensure that the prototype satisfies the original or varied specification

prepare for and conduct evaluation trials

record outcomes and make recommendations for future activities

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

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

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

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

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Knowledge Evidence

Intellectual property law requirements

Elements and principles of design

Trends and detailed knowledge of furniture construction

Destructive and non-destructive testing techniques and processes

Use of colour and other features

Range, properties and characteristics of materials used in the furnishing industry

Safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise activities

Workplace procedures and reporting process

Relevant WHS legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice

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