MEM234008 — Design plant using computer simulations

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What an assessment for MEM234008 must cover

44 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 12 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Clarify the simulation task and elaborate the specification

1.1Establish required features of the computer simulations in consultation with client
1.2Determine parameters of the brief or contract
1.3Determine stakeholders to be consulted in design process
1.4Assess work health and safety (WHS), regulatory, sustainability or environmental issues relevant to design task
1.5Confirm design brief, including budget and schedule, and provide preliminary advice on feasibility

2 Research and test computer simulation options

2.1Analyse computer simulations software for reliability, validity and robustness
2.2Assess process simulation software for applications in commercial plant and processes
2.3Test computer simulation software with known solutions
2.4Select the most appropriate simulation option for the application

3 Prepare concept proposal

3.1Prepare computer simulation design
3.2Complete required modelling, optimisation and sensitivity analysis
3.3Generate design solutions in response to brief
3.4Check feasibility and evaluate solutions against design criteria, standards and codes, ensuring conformity to WHS requirements
3.5Prepare a proposal that includes results of feasibility study, consideration of expert opinion, initial calculations, modelling and the use of judgment and discretion
3.6Review concept proposal with client to improve outcomes and overcome possible problems
3.7Negotiate adjustments to brief or contract parameters if required

4 Design plant, equipment or manufacturing process

4.1Design plant, equipment or process using chosen simulation methods
4.2Optimise simulation and analyse sensitivity
4.3Provide documentation, graphics, specifications and instructions
4.4Consult with client and stakeholders to obtain sign-off on design simulation

Performance evidence

interpreting design parameters, performance targets and system variables of plant, equipment or process to be simulated
advising client based on discipline knowledge, work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory standards
determining work health and safety (WHS), regulatory and risk management requirements related to plant
investigating and measuring to confirm the parameters for required design
investigating faults in existing designs and proposing solutions on at least two occasions
selecting appropriate simulation model
modelling, optimising and analysing model sensitivity on at least two occasions
generating and evaluating solutions using appropriate innovation and creativity for feasibility against design criteria
designing simulated plant
communicating, negotiating and reviewing with stakeholders and client throughout the process to obtain agreement on proposal and sign-off on simulated design
documenting design with files, drawings, specifications and instructions
Note: Where a volume and/or frequency is not specified, demonstration must be provided at least once.

Knowledge evidence

design, research and investigation methods
techniques for: continuous improvement, problem-solving and decision-making, root cause analysis (RCA) or failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) or design review based on failure mode (DRBFM), and Pareto analysis
computer simulation packages
advantages of design simulation including development time, low cost and minimum resources
disadvantages of design simulations including level of uncertainty, and cost of making decisions based on invalid simulations
WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards and registration requirements
simulation applications including: physical simulation using physical objects as analogues of another reality, interactive simulation or ‘human in the loop’ simulations, computer architecture simulation, training simulation, business performance, plant or process design
mathematical models including: linear and non-linear, deterministic and stochastic, steady-state and dynamic, lumped and distributed parameter models
computer simulation types including: continuous and discrete, deterministic and stochastic, local or distributed simulations, object-oriented physical modelling (OOPM) simulation
model variable types including: state variables, constants and random variables, inputs, outputs and decisions variables
sensitivity estimation and optimisation
graphical techniques for visual model building

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What does an assessment tool for MEM234008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM234008 needs to address all 44 unit components: 4 elements with 20 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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