#1457 New Skill - PCB Layout Design change request resolved

A request of a new skill of PCB Layout Design . This is seen as more specific for hardware designers - requested.

TBD

Things to consider is it part of HWDE or is this specifically needed ... need supporting evidence/thoughts for companies that do this work.

Copied from SFIA 9. See there for any old comments.

Proposed change applies to Hardware design

Current status of this request: resolved

What we decided

The need is real but does not clear the distinctiveness gate; it is a specialised, technique-level application of HWDE's existing accountability rather than a separate professional practice.

What we changed

Enhance HWDE guidance

translating schematic and logical designs into physical printed circuit board (PCB) layout