WSQ Prepare New Design

Course details

This course covers the designing of new products or sub-assemblies. The skills include establishing design requirements; identifying constraints; and, producing and modifying design ideas with consideration to production methods, materials, processes and feasibility.

Course Objectives/Outline

• Identifying the design issues and problems.
• Establishing the design brief for specification of the design requirements based on the client’s needs.\• Developing the design in consideration of the factors that may influence the design solution(s).
• Identifying any constraints
• Producing design concept sketches in the appropriate media.
• Investigating and evaluating the design production processes, methods, testing requirements and material requirements.
• Preparing production information.
• Evaluating the quality of the design solution in meeting the requirements
• Making changes to design in response to test and evaluation outcomes of the design prototype.
• Preparing a full documentation of project information and ensuring compliance.

Assessment Activities

The assessment will comprise two written assignments which will be completed by the candidate after the training and a presentation followed by oral questions and feedback