CUADES201 - Follow a design process

Unit code: CUADES201 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours:
50
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow a design process at a basic level, incorporating an element of problem solving to identify and resolve challenges that may hinder the process. It involves establishing the challenges faced in the design process, exploring different ideas for solutions and solving the associated challenges through implementation of solutions.The unit applies to those who work under direct supervision and respond to specific issues or changes which may relate to product and service requirements.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each units learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • follow the design process for at least two challenges.
    In the course of the above, the candidate must:
  • determine project objectives, possible constraints and required support materials
  • collaborate with others to generate ideas, solve problems and seek approvals and feedback
  • schedule tasks and create project documentation that support proposed solutions
  • review work and identify at least one area for future improvement.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • creative thinking techniques used to generate ideas
  • key steps in the design process as a way of thinking and solving problems
  • sources of information for new ideas, applicable to specific context.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Emerging Technologies
22589VIC | Certificate iii | Duration:

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