| 1 | Be able to contribute to the pre-production process | 1.1 | Contribute to the planning and scheduling of pre-production trials with the appropriate people |
| 1.2 | Contribute to producing a critical path of activities at each stage of the pilot |
| 1.3 | Provide accurate information, complete specifications and relevant samples to the appropriate people in accordance with organisational procedures |
| 1.4 | Ensure that authority has been given for pre-production trials and is communicated to the relevant people |
| 1.5 | Monitor the progress of products during the piloting process |
| 1.6 | Co-ordinate and record results from the piloting process in accordance with organisational procedures |
| 2 | Be able to evaluate the results of trials | 2.1 | Check that products made in pre-production trials meet specification |
| 2.2 | Make sure that all stages of the piloting process have been completed and recorded accurately |
| 2.3 | Evaluate the outcomes of pre-production trials |
| 2.4 | Identify problems and recommend solutions to appropriate people to take corrective action |
| 2.5 | Provide information and trial results to appropriate people |
| 2.6 | Contribute to the modification of specifications and products to meet requirements |
| 2.7 | Check trial results and products after pre-production methods have been amended |
| 2.8 | Check the amended product and record final pre-production results |
| 3 | Be able to provide information for bulk production | 3.1 | Contribute to drawing up the final product specification |
| 3.2 | Recommend methods of establishing efficient and cost-effective methods of bulk production and contribute to establishing bulk production methods |
| 3.3 | Provide accurate technical information and recommendations to meet production requirements |
| 3.4 | Confirm production requirements and materials usage as a contribution to the costing process |
| 3.5 | Recommend ways of improving production efficiency to appropriate people |
| 3.6 | Ensure samples and trial products are approved and authority given for bulk production to commence |