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Assessment 1 - Unit Knowledge Test
Purpose of the assessment
The purpose of this assessment task is to assess the students' knowledge essential to be competent in this unit:
• Knowledge of design methods, research and investigations methods
• Knowledge of techniques for:
o continuous improvement
o problem solving and decision making
o root cause analysis (RCA) or failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) or design review based on failure mode (DRBFM), and Pareto analysis
• Knowledge of computer simulation packages
• Knowledge of advantages of design simulation, such as development time, low cost and minimum resources
• Knowledge of disadvantages of design simulations, such as level of uncertainty, and cost of making decisions based on invalid simulations
• Knowledge of simulation applications:
o physical simulation using physical objects as analogues of another reality
o interactive simulation or ‘human in the loop' simulations (e.g. space experiences, flight and driving
simulation, medical procedure training etc.)
o computer architecture simulation
o training simulation
o business performance
o plant or process design
• Knowledge of mathematical models:
o linear and non-linear
o deterministic and stochastic
o steady-state and dynamic
o lumped and distributed parameter models
• Knowledge of computer simulation types:
o continuous and discrete
o deterministic and stochastic
o local or distributed simulations
o object-oriented physical modelling (OOPM) simulation
• Knowledge of model variable types:
o state variables, constants and random variables
o inputs, outputs and decisions variables
• Knowledge of sensitivity estimation and optimisation
• Knowledge of graphical techniques for visual model building
Q1: What is the design, research and investigations methods to apply when generating a range of design solutions for a client?
Q2: Discuss the techniques that could be implemented in the workplace for:
a. Continuous improvement
b. Problem solving and decision making
c. RCA, FMEA, DRBFM and Pareto analysis
Q3: Explain computer simulation packages, including their purposes
Q4: Discuss the advantages of design simulation
Q5: Discuss the disadvantages of design simulations
Q6: Briefly discuss each of the following types of simulation applications:
a. Physical simulation using physical objects as analogues of another reality
b. Interactive simulation or ‘human in the loop' simulations
c. Computer architecture simulation
d. Training simulation
e. Business performance
f. Plant or process design
Q7: Discuss and compare the application of the following mathematical models:
d. Linear and non-linear
e. Deterministic and stochastic
f. Steady-state and dynamic
g. Lumped and distributed parameter models
Q8: Explain each of the following computer simulation types:
h. Continuous and discrete
i. Deterministic and stochastic
j. Local or distributed simulations
k. OOPM simulation
Q9: Discuss the following model variable types:
l. State variables, constants and random variables
m. Inputs, outputs and decisions variables
Q10: How might you conduct sensitivity estimation and optimisation for modelling?
Q11: What are the graphical techniques that are suitable to use for visual model building?
Assessment 2 - Unit Project
Purpose of the assessment
This assessment task is designed to evaluate your following skills and abilities:
• determining design parameters, performance targets and system variables of plant, equipment or process to be simulated, including OHS, regulatory and risk management requirements
• interpreting parameters to the brief or contract
• researching latest trends and techniques in:
o computer simulation models, methods for sensitivity estimation and optimisation to ensure reliability, validity and robustness of simulation, simulation software, and programming and validation techniques
o reverse engineering
o sustainability implications and implications for computer simulation design applications
o selecting appropriate simulation model
o modelling, optimising and analysing model sensitivity
• generating and evaluating a range of solutions using appropriate innovation and creativity for feasibility against design criteria
• investigating faults in existing designs and arriving at solutions
• designing simulated plant
• communicating, negotiating and reviewing with stakeholders and client throughout process to obtain agreement on proposal and sign-off on simulated design
• documenting design with files, drawings, specifications and instructions
For this task you are to complete the following steps to demonstrate your ability to design plant using computer simulations on at least two separate occasions.
On each occasion, complete the following steps to clarify the simulation task and to elaborate the specifications:
1. Consult with the client to establish the required features of the computer simulations. Document the outcomes of this consultation.
2. Obtain and review the brief or contract to determine the parameters. Provide the brief/contract reviewed.
3. Determine, and document, the stakeholders who are to be consulted in the design process
4. Assess and record the OHS, regulatory, sustainability and environmental issues which are relevant to the design task
5. Confirm the design brief, including the budget and schedule for the task, and provide preliminary advice on its feasibility. Provide the confirmed design brief, budget and schedule, as well as documenting any advice provided on task feasibility.
Complete the following steps on each occasion to research and test computer simulation options for a range of applications:
6. Conduct research to identify and analyse a range of computer simulation software for reliability, validity and robustness, and reverse engineering, as relevant to the task. Document these analyses.
7. Assess the process simulation software for its applications in commercial plant and processes, including sustainability implications and implications for computer simulation design applications. Document this assessment.
8. Test the computer simulation software with known solutions. Record these tests.
9. Select the most appropriate simulation option for the application. Record the option selected.
On each occasion, prepare the concept proposal through completion of the following steps:
10. Select, and record, the computer simulation design
11. Complete the required modelling, optimisation and sensitivity analysis. Provide the modelling and document the sensitivity estimation and optimisation.
12. If required, generate a range of design solutions. Provide these solutions.
13. Check the feasibility of the solution, and evaluate it against the design criteria, standards and codes, ensuring compliance with the OHS
requirements. Document this feasibility check and compliance evaluation, including issues identified.
14. Prepare a proposal, including the results of the feasibility study, consideration of expert opinions, initial calculations, modelling and the use of judgment and discretion
15. In consultation with the client, review the concept proposal to improve the outcomes and to overcome possible problems
16. If required, negotiate with the client for adjustments to the brief or contract parameters. Record any adjustments.
Design the plant, equipment or manufacturing process on each occasion through completion of the following steps:
17. Using the chosen simulation methods, design the plant, equipment or process
18. Optimise the simulation and analyse its sensitivity. Document the outcomes of this optimisation and analysis.
19. Develop and provide all documentation, graphics, specifications and instructions
20. Consult with the client and stakeholders to ensure that the simulation is suitable, obtaining sign-off on the design simulation
Assessment 3 - Unit Knowledge Test
Purpose of the assessment
The purpose of this assessment task is to assess the students' knowledge essential to be competent in this unit:
• Knowledge of design methods, research and investigations methods
• Knowledge of techniques for:
o continuous improvement
o problem solving and decision making
o root cause analysis (RCA) or failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) or design review based on failure mode (DRBFM), and Pareto analysis
• Knowledge of computer simulation packages
• Knowledge of advantages of design simulation, such as development time, low cost and minimum resources
• Knowledge of disadvantages of design simulations, such as level of uncertainty, and cost of making decisions based on invalid simulations
• Knowledge of simulation applications:
o physical simulation using physical objects as analogues of another reality
o interactive simulation or ‘human in the loop' simulations (e.g. space experiences, flight and driving
simulation, medical procedure training etc.)
o computer architecture simulation
o training simulation
o business performance
o plant or process design
• Knowledge of mathematical models:
o linear and non-linear
o deterministic and stochastic
o steady-state and dynamic
o lumped and distributed parameter models
• Knowledge of computer simulation types:
o continuous and discrete
o deterministic and stochastic
o local or distributed simulations
o object-oriented physical modelling (OOPM) simulation
• Knowledge of model variable types:
o state variables, constants and random variables
o inputs, outputs and decisions variables
• Knowledge of sensitivity estimation and optimisation
• Knowledge of graphical techniques for visual model building
Answer the following questions:
1. List five examples of the features you might identify as required for computer simulations, in consultation with a client
2. How might you determine the parameters of a brief/contract?
3. What are four examples of stakeholders you might need to consult with in the design process?
4. What is it essential to assess the design task to identify, so these can be complied with during the design process?
5. Explain confirming the design brief, including the budget and the schedule
6. Why is it important to provide preliminary advice to a client on the feasibility of the design?
7. Explain the following to assess computer simulations software for:
a. Reliability
b. Validity
c. Robustness
8. How might you assess process simulation software for their applications in commercial plant and processes?
9. Why should you test computer simulation software with known solutions?
10. What are the aspects that need to be considered when selecting the most appropriate simulation option for an application?
11. Identify and discuss at least one of the factors you would include when conducting a feasibility check of the proposed simulation
12. What will you need to evaluate the solution against to ensure conformity with the OHS requirements?
13. What information will you need to include in the prepared feasibility study?
14. Briefly discuss how to review a concept proposal with a client to improve the outcomes and overcome any possible problems
15. Outline the process which could be used to negotiate adjustments to parameters for a brief or contract
16. Briefly discuss understanding the analysis of the sensitivity of the simulation
17. What are the standards to be applied to all documentation, graphics, specifications and instructions might you provide for the simulation?
18. List five examples of the methods that may be used to consult with clients and stakeholders throughout the task
19. Who might you need to submit the task documentation to so that you can obtain final sign-off on a design simulation?