CUADES422 — Research and apply techniques in product design

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What an assessment for CUADES422 must cover

34 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 5 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 foundation skills. 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 Plan and organise requirements

1.1Interpret design briefs in consultation with required personnel
1.2Research financial, physical and human resources required for developing design concept to prototype stage
1.3Investigate environmental, ethical and technical factors that impact on selection and use of resources
1.4Select and prepare resources based on research into designs and approaches used for similar objects

2 Test design approaches

2.1Produce preliminary visuals according to design brief requirements
2.2Experiment and test design approaches using different techniques
2.3Evaluate, challenge and refine testing processes
2.4Critique own work and seek feedback as required
2.5Document outcomes of testing according to organisational policies and procedures
2.6Select final design approach based on outcomes of testing and input from others

3 Make prototypes of products

3.1Scope work and determine requirements for object fabrication
3.2Select and organise materials, tools and equipment for fabrication according to design approach
3.3Make prototype consistent with design concepts and briefs
3.4Respond to feedback and refine work as required
3.5Present prototypes within agreed timeframes

Performance evidence

design two products using at least two different researched product design techniques.
interpret requirements in a design brief in consultation with required personnel
identify and prepare resources required to respond to the design brief
test and use different approaches and techniques for the design of products, and document the results of testing
create a prototype based on selected design approach
adhere to applicable standards and legislative requirements for the design and manufacture of products

Knowledge evidence

factors that impact on the selection and use of resources when researching and applying techniques in product design
materials, tools and equipment, and their capabilities and application to product design and manufacture
role of experimentation and testing in the design process
techniques and processes used to test design approaches
legislation and standards relevant to product design and production

Foundation skills

Reading: Evaluates detailed textual and visual information and determines conceptual and production requirements, including applicable legislation and standards
Writing: Documents resources information and outcomes from idea development and testing using clear, specific language and industry-related terminology
Oral Communication: Elicits feedback and confirms understanding using questioning and active listening techniques Participates in discussions using language and non-verbal features applicable to audience and context
Numeracy: Identifies financial needs and calculates resource requirements for prototype production
Self-management: Understands purpose of own role, and related responsibility for compliance with legal and ethical requirements and design standards Directs own exploration of techniques and processes, and critically evaluates test samples
Teamwork: Collaborates with others and discusses work process and outcomes, elicits feedback and identifies improvements Selects and uses applicable communication conventions and techniques to respond to feedback and present prototypes to others
Planning and organising: Plans, organises and completes tasks required to meet project and time requirements
Initiative and enterprise: Makes analytical decisions about design options and applicable resources required for different design outcomes and their representation, using input from others when required

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What does an assessment tool for CUADES422 need to cover?

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