MSFFDM5012 — Research, test and apply materials and technologies for design projects

1 Determine project requirements

• 1.1Review and clarify project brief with client
• 1.2Confirm and evaluate parameters and constraints from project brief
• 1.3Identify and assess aspects of brief that are impacted by materials and technologies selection
• 1.4Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols

2 Research materials and technologies for testing

• 2.1Evaluate features of briefed product and research how materials and technologies have been used to achieve these in other projects
• 2.2Investigate physical properties, capabilities, limitations or constraints of different materials and how these could be utilised in projects
• 2.3Research aesthetic properties of different materials in terms of suitability for testing
• 2.4Identify production methods, including safety issues and specialised equipment and personnel, required to work with different materials, and assess suitability of those methods against project brief
• 2.5Identify and consider new and emerging technologies against project brief and proposed production methods
• 2.6Evaluate materials and technologies in context of sustainability, cost and availability for testing and production
• 2.7Select materials and technologies to be tested based on outcomes of research

3 Test materials and technologies

• 3.1Develop test program and reporting methods for materials and technologies that addresses all facets identified, including interaction of materials and technologies
• 3.2Ensure test program addresses safety considerations, both specific to use of selected materials and technologies, and generally for workplace
• 3.3Validate test program with relevant personnel or key stakeholders
• 3.4Organise physical, financial and human resources based on scope and nature of testing program
• 3.5Follow test program to test materials and technologies
• 3.6Report on test program results in accordance with agreed reporting methods

4 Analyse and report on test results

• 4.1Interpret test program results and their implications from report
• 4.2Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of tested materials and technologies based on test results and against project requirements
• 4.3Assess production methods and expertise requirements from test results
• 4.4Recommend and validate materials, production methods including equipment and technologies, and expertise with key stakeholders
• 4.5Complete workplace documentation to finalise project brief, highlighting research and test results, and rationale for materials chosen

What does an assessment tool for MSFFDM5012 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSFFDM5012 needs to address all 55 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 27 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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