PMBTECH603E — Design structural or mechanical polymer components

1 Determine mechanical or structural design

• 1.1Determine stress or strain requirements of product from product end-use specifications
• 1.2Determine flexural or rigidity requirements of product from product end-use specifications
• 1.3Determine required physical properties (size, shape and density) of product from product end-use specifications
• 1.4Determine environmental requirements (physical, chemical and radiation) of product from product end-use specifications
• 1.5Identify how component fits with entire product from product end-use specifications
• 1.6Develop mechanical design brief and verify with relevant stakeholders and personnel

2 Select materials and additives, including reinforcing, appropriate for design brief

• 2.1Select material or combination of materials with appropriate physical properties to meet product specifications
• 2.2Select material or combination of materials with appropriate chemical properties to meet product specifications
• 2.3Select material or combination of materials with appropriate radiation resistance properties to meet product specifications
• 2.4Arrange for compounding and testing of possible materials to ensure product will meet specifications
• 2.5Determine relevant properties of selected material or shortlisted materials from materials knowledge

3 Undertake mechanical design of component

• 3.1Calculate size and shape or profile of component to meet design brief
• 3.2Liaise with product developer to ensure delivery of required aesthetic aspects
• 3.3Liaise with product developer or production to ensure efficiency in manufacture
• 3.4Suggest modifications to material or compound of materials to optimise result

4 Design jointing, joining or other product interfaces

• 4.1Liaise with designers of other components to ensure end product will meet specifications
• 4.2Establish interface requirements, joints and joining with designers as appropriate
• 4.3Design suitable interfaces to meet end-use requirements
• 4.4Verify interface design meets end-use requirements without sacrificing integrity

5 Finalise design

• 5.1Check internal consistency of design against product specifications
• 5.2Check overall design meets end-use requirements
• 5.3Write accurate component specification based on final design
• 5.4Liaise with product developer or production team to write production specification and procedures
• 5.5Supervise manufacture and testing of prototypes or manufacturing trials
• 5.6Finalise specifications and manufacturing processes and complete all reports
• 5.7Ensure project records are complete and all required reports have been completed and submitted
• 5.8Archive records according to workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for PMBTECH603E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PMBTECH603E needs to address all 42 unit components: 5 elements with 27 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 11 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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