Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and writing specifications for electrical engineering projects. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-EE084B Electrotechnology engineering specification development Evidence shall show an understanding of specification writing to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Engineering specifications encompassing: Purpose and nature of specification Performance based specifications Prescriptive specifications Acceptable evidence of compliance Additional service required with the supply of equipment T2 Dealing with suppliers and manufacturer’s encompassing: Documenting specification Customer/client relations encompassing: Importance of customer/client relations Interpersonal skills that enhance customer/client Dispute resolution Customer/client relations strategies T3 Using basic computers functions encompassing: Starting up Selecting application Entering information Saving Printing T4 Research skills encompassing: Terminology - Terminology used in a research workplace; Terminology used in research-specific literature and the like. Theory – why conduct research - The history of research; past research successes; past research failures; Research Protocols; Research practices and the like. The research environment - The research work environment; Standard research practices; Industrial, legal, ethical, political and market environment considerations; Legislation and regulation; Contractual obligations of all parties and the like. Planning to conduct research - Concept development and/or research brief analysis; Research objectives; Research deliverables; Research project plan; Literature reviews; Methodology development, including; Experimental design, Technology selection, Information Management system selection and the like Clients - identifying client viewpoints and stake in project; Identifying client requirements and parameters; Determining research budgets, timelines, milestones and quality attributes with clients. Research, Development and Commercialisation - Research and Development goals versus Commercialisation goals and realities; Research and Development to inspire a commercialisation process |