Application

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to make a major modification to an existing product where an examination of a broad range of design features is required. The aims of the modification may be broad (e.g. reduce cost, improve performance, improve manufacturing) or specific (e.g. meet a particular specification).
This unit applies to an experienced technician in a lead role. The modification project may contribute to a larger or more complex project being undertaken by a more senior technician.
The unit principally refers to the modification of an existing product using the technician’s application of in-depth knowledge of materials, process, equipment and problem-solving.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:
• modify at least one existing product, using different processes, equipment, tools and conditions to achieve the required result and meet job specifications.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
• processes, equipment and tooling that could be used to meet specifications and:
• the properties each would bring to the product
• the relative advantages and disadvantages of each
• the change in product properties with changes to process, equipment and tooling
• impact of different processes, equipment, tools and conditions on the product modification
• types and application of tests relevant to the product
• factors that may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies
• organisational procedures relevant to the work environment or job role
• hazards that may arise in the job or work environment and:
• their possible causes
• potential consequences
• appropriate risk controls.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Foundation Skills

• {'skill': 'Foundation Skills', 'description': 'This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.\n• Numeracy skills to develop and communicate modified technical specifications including formulae, and record and analyse trial data.\n• Reading skills to interpret required properties of modified product and workplace procedures.\n• Writing and oral communication skills to work with stakeholders on project development, and record and report on trial results and finalise modified product and associated procedures.\nOther foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.'}

Parent Qualifications

• PMB50121 — Diploma of Polymer Technology
  PMB

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