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Evidence Guide: MEM09142A - Represent mechatronic engineering designs

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MEM09142A - Represent mechatronic engineering designs

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Clarify product, process, system or service design requirements

  1. The design specification of the required product, process, system or service is discussed and clarified with the client and design team.
The design specification of the required product, process, system or service is discussed and clarified with the client and design team.

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Apply graphical techniques to produce the initial product, process, system or service design representation

  1. The initial graphical representation satisfies the design specification, manufacturing and operational requirements, safety and related standards.
  2. Engineering calculations were made, engineering references, standards and codes used appropriately to determine dimensions, limits and fits, surface textures, datum references and geometric tolerances.
  3. Initial design representation identifies materials, manufacturing methods and processes.
  4. Initial design representation provides for assembly and system form, fit, functional, load, service life and maintainability requirements.
  5. Initial production graphics, specifications and operating and maintenance instructions/manuals are prepared in accordance with the agreed design concept and organisational requirements using chosen graphical techniques.
The initial graphical representation satisfies the design specification, manufacturing and operational requirements, safety and related standards.

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Engineering calculations were made, engineering references, standards and codes used appropriately to determine dimensions, limits and fits, surface textures, datum references and geometric tolerances.

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Initial design representation identifies materials, manufacturing methods and processes.

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Initial design representation provides for assembly and system form, fit, functional, load, service life and maintainability requirements.

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Initial production graphics, specifications and operating and maintenance instructions/manuals are prepared in accordance with the agreed design concept and organisational requirements using chosen graphical techniques.

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Validate the product, process, system or service representation

  1. The suitability of the product, process, system or service design graphical representation is confirmed with the client, other team members and organisational requirements.
The suitability of the product, process, system or service design graphical representation is confirmed with the client, other team members and organisational requirements.

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Develop, validate, implement and file design graphics and specifications and procedural documentation

  1. Design graphics, specifications and instructions for the product, process, system or service are prepared in accordance with the agreed design concept and organisational requirements and incorporate feedback on initial design graphics and documents.
  2. The production graphics, specifications and instructions for the product, process, system or service are checked with the client, design team and other affected persons for suitability prior to implementation.
  3. Implementation, installation and commissioning feedback is responded to in accordance with organisational requirements.
  4. The validated production graphics, specifications and instructions for the product process, system or service are maintained throughout the implementation, installation and commissioning processes, processed and filed in accordance with organisational requirements.
Design graphics, specifications and instructions for the product, process, system or service are prepared in accordance with the agreed design concept and organisational requirements and incorporate feedback on initial design graphics and documents.

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The production graphics, specifications and instructions for the product, process, system or service are checked with the client, design team and other affected persons for suitability prior to implementation.

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Implementation, installation and commissioning feedback is responded to in accordance with organisational requirements.

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The validated production graphics, specifications and instructions for the product process, system or service are maintained throughout the implementation, installation and commissioning processes, processed and filed in accordance with organisational requirements.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to represent mechatronic engineering designs for a range of general engineering applications. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

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 an appropriate simulation 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. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with representing mechatronic engineering designs or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

using appropriate communication skills in contacting and confirming specifications with the client

discussing the alternative options and their relative strengths and weaknesses with the client and selecting the most acceptable options

applying graphical techniques appropriately

addressing design specification, manufacturing and operational requirements, safety and related standards in the initial graphical representations

representing dimensions, limits and fits, tolerances and surface textures, datum references and geometry tolerances as determined by design calculations and in accordance with engineering references, standards and codes

addressing initial graphical representation and documentation materials, manufacturing methods and processes and design functional specification sufficient for client, design team and interested party consultation and validation

producing initial graphical representation/s to organisational requirements using suitable graphical techniques

producing initial production graphics, technical specifications and operational and maintenance instructions/manuals in accordance with work site procedures and client's needs

confirming that the design graphical representation meets the needs of the client and the expectations of other team members and interested parties

completing organisational procedures and "sign off" documentation

preparing production graphics, specifications and instructions in accordance with the agreed design concept and organisational requirements and incorporating feedback on initial design graphics

verifying production graphics, technical specifications and operational and maintenance instructions/manuals prior to implementation

incorporating feedback from the implementation, installation and commissioning phases into final graphics, specifications

processing, filing and saving all graphics, specifications, instructions and related documentation in correct format and location in accordance with work site procedures

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

the procedures for collaborating with the client and other staff in the selection of the preferred option

significance of graphical representations of designs in terms of procedural requirements, design objectives and client or contractual requirements

relevant manufacturing and operational requirements, safety and related standards

the functional operation of the component/assembly to be drawn

surfaces that are to be in contact or separated

the appropriate type of fit for contacting surfaces

the reasons for selecting the chosen type of fit

the effect of surface finish on the performance/operation of surfaces

appropriate datum points

the procedures for determining tolerances

design functional specification

choice of components, materials, methods and processes in terms of the range of options available and the manner in which the design specification is satisfied

options for graphical methods of representation

scientific principles and mathematical techniques underpinning design element choices and decisions

required graphical representation procedures for the preparation of production drawings, specifications and operating and maintenance instructions/manuals

clients and other people affected by the design

organisational procedures and required communication techniques

organisational requirements for the preparation of production drawings, specifications and operating and maintenance instructions/manuals for products and systems

persons to be consulted and procedures for verifying and implementing production graphics, technical specifications and operational and maintenance instructions/manuals

work site procedures for acting on implementation, installation and commissioning feedback

work site procedures for the processing and filing of production graphics, specifications and operating and maintenance instructions/manuals

use of file storage and archiving

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Graphical representation

Manual or CAD software and techniques include sketching and layout techniques, reading, interpreting of drawings, documentation and design briefs, use of organisation protocols for graphics development, use of industry standards and codes of practice, multimedia presentation techniques, basic software customisation techniques, 3D and orthographic techniques, basic file management techniques

Design graphics, specifications and instructions

May include those prescribed within the organisation's policies and procedures and those required by relevant statutory regulations and requirements