Tamworth RTO 90162

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COMPETENCY Assessment
Training Package:
Qualification:
EVENT 7

MEM05 V10.1
MEM10105_R2 Certificate I in Engineering
Engineering Major Project

Date issued to
student

Assessment Date/Due

UNIT/S OF COMPETENCY
CODE

UNIT

MEM15024A

Apply quality procedures

MEM15002A

Apply quality systems

For more information on these units of competency please see: www.training.gov.au

REVIEW AND VALIDATION

This assessment tool is an approved RTO tool

This resource has been validated for use with the 2014 commencement Training & Assessment
Strategy
This resource is not for use with any other Training & Assessment Strategy
This resource will be reviewed prior to the commencement of a 2015 cohort
Feedback on this resource can be made using the included task feedback sheet and returned to
the RTO manager for this industry area
Employability Skills

Selfmanagement

Initiative and
enterprise

Learning

Teamwork

Planning and
organisation

Problem
solving

Communication
Use of
Technology

Cross-cultural
understanding

Student Declaration
Date

Student Name:
The purpose and requirements of this task have been
clearly explained to me and I have received appropriate
information as to how to complete this task, along with
opportunities for RPL or Credit Transfer.

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Student
Signature

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Assessment tool Description

Event 7 Engineering Major Project
ASSESSMENT TOOL DESCRIPTION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO ASSESSOR
TASK/S Overview
The Engineering Major Project is a showcase assessment unit which allows the students to
demonstrate a range of skills in a self-directed (or similar) project. The EMP, should require a
significant time investment and be demonstrate a range of skills and techniques in its production. The
equipment and manufacturing processes are open to individual interpretation; however the EMP will
assess the application of quality process and principles units of competency. Assessment will look at
the manufacturing process as a whole, and the final item produced. Evidence of competency should
be primarily drawn from the EMP, however the student may submit additional evidence from
throughout the course to submit the final determination.

Engineering Major Project brief and portfolio including

o Statement of intent
o Design specifications
o Manufacturing steps
o Time management plan
o Quality assurance criteria

Practical Tasks to be
completed

The student must complete 1 major engineering project

Resources for theory

concepts

Sample Major Project brief

Resources for Practical

As required for student project

Theory Tasks to be
completed

WHS requirements

Context of and specific

resources for
assessment

Teachers are to provide a comprehensive WHS induction to the

Engineering learning space, drawing links to the practices in a construction
workplace. Students will be expected to consistently apply WHS
requirements, policies and procedures at school and the workplace.
The RTO endorsed the use of in school safety testing such to ensure that
students are correctly trained in the use of engineering specific tools and
equipment.
The Metal & Engineering Course (comprising of the MEM10105 Certificate
I in Engineering and the Stage 6 NSW Metal & Engineering Industry
Curriculum Framework Course) is designed to develop a basic
understanding of the role of the student in the Engineering Sector. The
course and its associate assessments are designed to develop greater
understanding and appreciation for the requirements of employees in the
industry and introduce students to Engineering processes and skills in
basic manufacturing. The course is not designed to develop trade level
proficiency in skills and knowledge.
These competencies are to be assessed using standard and authorised
work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted
in an engineering work/industry context. Assessment is to comply with
relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task
requirements

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relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to activity
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and
addressing hazards and emergencies
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry related systems information.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to

assessment processes where required. This could include access to
modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of
appropriate assessment support.
Preparation prior to
assessment:

Items required for assessment:

In ALL practical exercises where PPE is required as per the Safe Work
Method Statement and/or teacher instruction. Students are required to
bring their PPE from work:
You are also required to supply and wear Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) and follow the relevant Work Method Statements during the practical
components of this unit of competency. The following approved Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when required:
Closed in shoes in accordance with relevant school policy
Work coat/apron
Eye protection
Heat resistant protective clothing
Ear protection
It is important to remember that the laws protecting the Work Health and
Safety of people at work apply to students. These laws emphasize the
need to take reasonable steps to eliminate or control risk at work. You are
encouraged to help in eliminating hazards by reporting anything that you
think may be a risk to you or other people to your teacher.
Industry validated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are available at
https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/adminandmanage/ohands/gasops/index.htm and
https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/adminandmanage/ohands/sops/index.htm
Trainers should regular check the DEC intranet site for latest WHS updates
and bulletins
https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/adminandmanage/ohands/index.htm
Further WHS information is available at
http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

Additional site specific

information

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Student Performance Indicators & Assessor Feedback

Event 7 Engineering Major Project
Assessment Details
Assessment
Date

Student Name
Assessor Name:
Unit of Competency

Discrete
Assessment

Holistic
Assessment

MEM15024A

Apply quality procedures

MEM15002A

Apply quality systems

Additional Units of Competency if required for individual student

Recognition of Prior Learning/Credit Transfer

Task Element
I feel I am able to provide sufficient evidence for some of/all of the requirements
of this task and wish to apply for:

RPL

Credit
Transfer

Assessor to complete and retain RTO RPL form, or copy of RTO transcript

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Assessment Performance Criteria

Component: Design, management and communication (20 marks)
This component of the major project should be a succinct documentary of the development of the project,
including the original intent, research, planning, decisions, problems and their solution, and ongoing
evaluation of the major project in the light of the original intent.

Assessment criteria
Documentation of the major project from concept to completion, including:
statement of intent
research
sketching and idea generation
prototyping, modelling and testing
production and working drawings
selection and justification of appropriate materials, processes and resources
evidence of project management including a record of the production of the project
timeline plan
projected order of production including estimation and evaluation of time allocation
finance plan
projected cost and an analysis of actual costs of materials and services (if applicable)
evidence of WHS and safe working practices
evidence of a range of presentation skills and techniques

Expected Performance
A student displaying competence in this component should be achieving within the 13-16mark band

Component: Production (40 marks)

The major project product provides practical evidence of the students level of achievement in their chosen
focus area. Of particular relevance will be the range and depth of skills and knowledge evident in choosing
materials and technologies, executing processes and solving problems.

Assessment criteria
quality of the product
evidence of a range of skills
degree of difficulty
links between planning and production
use of appropriate materials, components, processes and technologies
evidence of solutions to problems in production

Expected Performance
A student displaying competence in this component should be achieving within the 20-24mark band

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Assessment Performance Criteria Marking Guidelines

Component: Design, management and communication (20 marks)
This component of the major project should be a succinct documentary of the development of the project,
including the original intent, research, planning, decisions, problems and their solution, and ongoing
evaluation of the major project in the light of the original intent.

Criteria
Clarifies the intent of the major project by explaining clearly what is to be achieved
and why
Conducts and explains a wide range of relevant research, justifying the selection of
appropriate materials, processes, technologies and resources
Demonstrates very high level skills in sketching and idea generation, prototyping,
modelling and testing, and in developing production and working drawings (as
appropriate to the nature of the project)
Clearly describes the management of the project, including a succinct record of the
production of the project
Develops, applies and evaluates comprehensive and appropriate timeline and
finance plans
Demonstrates the use of a wide range of appropriate WHS and safe working
practices through suitable documentation and evidence
Analyses and evaluates the relationships between design and modifications (if
applicable), materials, components and processes in the development of the major
project
Demonstrates a wide range of presentation skills and techniques, including ICT
skills, appropriate to the development of the major project
Clarifies the intent of the major project by explaining what is to be achieved and
why
Conducts and describes a range of relevant research and describes the selection
of appropriate materials, processes, technologies and resources
Demonstrates substantial skills in sketching and idea generation, prototyping,
modelling and testing, and in developing production and working drawings (as
appropriate to the nature of the project)
Describes the management of the project including a record of the production of
the project
Develops and applies appropriate timeline and finance plans
Demonstrates the use of appropriate WHS and safe working practices through
suitable documentation and evidence
Explains links between the design and modifications (if applicable), materials,
components and processes in the development of the major project
Demonstrates a range of presentation skills and techniques, including ICT skills,
most of which are appropriate to the development of the major project
Describes what the intent of the major project is and why
Conducts and outlines research, identifying some appropriate materials,
processes, technologies and resources
Demonstrates moderate skills in sketching and idea generation, prototyping,
modelling and testing, and in developing production and working drawings (as
appropriate to the nature of the project)
Outlines the management of the project including some records of the project
production
Proposes timeline and finance plans
Demonstrates the use of some WHS or safe working practices
Lists some details of the design and modifications (if applicable), materials,
components and processes in the development of the major project
Demonstrates some presentation skills and techniques, including ICT skills, most
of which are appropriate to the development of the major project
Provides ongoing documentation of the major project, including some reference to

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Marks

1720

1316

912

the statement of intent, research and planning

Criteria

Marks

Provides an outline of what is to be achieved

Minimal reference to research conducted, with some appropriate materials,
processes and resources listed and little reference to consideration of technologies

Demonstrates basic skills in limited areas of sketching and idea generation,

prototyping, modelling and testing, and in developing production and working

drawings (as appropriate to the nature of the project)
Outlines the management of the project including some records of the project
production
Timeline and finance plans are without sufficient detail
Refers to the use of basic WHS or safe working practices
Provides basic details of the design, materials, components and processes in the
development of the major project
Demonstrates limited presentation skills and techniques appropriate to the
development of the major project
Provides minimal ongoing documentation of the major project, with basic reference
to the statement of intent, research and planning
Identifies what is to be achieved
Appropriate research not evident, with minimal reference to materials, processes,
technologies and resources
Sketching, idea generation, prototyping, modelling and testing, production and
working drawings either not present or in elementary form
Provides an elementary or incomplete record of the production of the major project
Timelines and finance plans are either not appropriate or not evident
Minimal or no reference to WHS or safe working practices
Little detail of the design, materials, components or processes in the development
of the major project
Little evidence of presentation skills and techniques appropriate to the
development of the major project
Provides little or no ongoing documentation of the major project, no reference to
the statement of intent, research or planning

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Assessment Performance Criteria Marking Guidelines

Component: Production (40 marks)
The major project product provides practical evidence of the students level of achievement in their chosen
focus area. Of particular relevance will be the range and depth of skills and knowledge evident in choosing
materials and technologies, executing processes and solving problems.

Criteria
Demonstrates very high quality in all aspects of the major project production
A highly demanding project, with evidence of high quality in the application of a
wide range of skills and techniques in the planning and production of the major
project
Completed project relates closely to what was intended.
Close links between actual construction processes, management and thorough
research and planning are evident and clearly articulated
Competently applies and uses a wide range of appropriate materials, components,
processes and technologies in the production of the major project
Demonstrates and critically evaluates how solutions to problems in major project
production were addressed
Demonstrates high quality in most aspects of the major project production
A project of substantial difficulty, with evidence of high quality in the application of a
range of skills and techniques in the planning and production of the major project
Completed project relates to what was intended. Links between actual construction
processes, management and thorough research and planning are evident
Competently applies and uses a range of appropriate materials, components,
processes and technologies in the production of the major project
Demonstrates and explains how solutions to problems in major project production
were addressed
Demonstrates substantial quality in most aspects of the major project production
A project of moderate difficulty, with evidence of high but and mostly consistent
quality in the application of skills and techniques in the planning and production of
the major project
There is some relationship between the completed work and what was intended.
Some links between actual construction processes, management and thorough
research and planning are evident
Applies and uses some processes and technologies and a moderate range of
materials and components in the production of the major project
Demonstrates solutions to some problems in major project production
Demonstrates basic quality in most aspects of the major project production
A project of minimal difficulty, with evidence of basic quality in the application of
skills and techniques in the planning and production of the major project
Minimal links between planning and production, which are not clear
Applies and uses limited appropriate processes, technologies and materials and
components in the production of the major project
Demonstrates limited solutions to basic problems in major project production
Demonstrates poor quality in most aspects of the major project production
A project of limited difficulty, with little or no evidence of quality in the application of
skills and techniques in the planning and development of the major project
Links between planning and production are inappropriate, unclear or not evident
Applies elementary processes and technologies and makes inappropriate use of
materials and/or components in the production of the major project
Demonstrates inappropriate solutions to some simple problems in major project
production

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Marks

3340

2532

2024

1019

19

Assessment Performance Assessor Feedback

Assessor comment against overall performance/how to address gaps in performance

Assessment Outcome
Unit of Competency

Not Yet
Competent

Competent

MEM15024A

Apply quality procedures

MEM15002A

Apply quality systems

Assessor Declaration
Assessment
Date

Assessor Name:
As an assessor, I issue this determination on behalf of the
listed RTO in accordance with the requirements for
determination of competency, having observed and assessed
the required skills and knowledge of the listed units.

Assessor
Signature

Student Declaration
Assessment
Date

Student Name:
As a participant in this assessment task, I have discussed my
overall performance in this task with my assessor and agree
that this assessment outcome is a fair and valid reflection of
my performance in this task.

Student
Signature

Student Misadventure/Appeal
Assessment
Date

Student Name:
I do not feel that my performance in this task reflected my
ability and wish to file for misadventure for the following reason
I do not feel this assessment was fair or did not address my
needs as a student and wish to file an appeal against this
decision
Follow Up Actions

Yes
Student
Signature
Assessor
Signature

End of assessment task

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No

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