(RPL) Assessment Tool Kit - WestOne

Skill Set 7 – Engineering science
Instructions for the candidate
Task 10 – Engineering practical project
MEM50205 Diploma of Engineering Technical (Mechanical)
Section 4 – Practical Tasks and Observation Recording Sheets
Your task is to demonstrate a significant contribution to a review of an engineering process or
product component in your work environment. The aim of the review is to improve the quality
and efficiency of the process or product component by assessing its design, researching
options for improvement, researching materials, creating design drawings, and selecting the
appropriate materials and resources.
Design, development and improvement activities may be applied in the selection and
implementation of software, test equipment, materials, components and systems, support
structures, power supply and control, data collection and supervisory systems.
This task is divided into steps.
Step 1
Consult with your Assessor and/or workplace supervisor to select the process or product
component to be reviewed.
Step 2
Research options for improvement and identify and clarify design requirements.
Step 3
Research to select the resources, skills, knowledge and techniques required for the task, and
identify the sources of information.
Step 4
With the help of others, identify control and supervisory systems if required.
Step 5
Specify the resources and technical support required by applying and/or checking against:
� appropriate basic scientific principles and techniques
� appropriate assumptions and calculations
� material properties, methods and process knowledge
� functional or performance specifications of the system or component.
Step 6
Contribute to the full design process by creating documentation, graphics and specifications
representing the design requirements.
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