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ICPCF224C
Produce cut (trimmed) product

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit requires the individual to produce a trimmed product, maintain the production process, monitor machinery for faults and problems, and rectify minor problems according to enterprise procedures.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce a knife trimmed product using a single or multiple knife trimmer or spine trimmer.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

produce accurately trimmed products within required production schedule timeframes

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

use a three-knife trimming unit to complete THREE jobs of various types, sizes and thicknesses of substrate according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria

demonstrate use of computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these

off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICPCF221C Set up and produce basic guillotined product

ICPCF235C Set up machine for basic rotary cutting

ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine

ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic).


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery

communication skills to read job specifications and to complete workplace documentation

planning and organising when shutting down equipment

teamwork by maintaining operations with fellow workers

using technology to set up and maintain machinery

problem solving to identify and rectify problems

Required knowledge

OHS factors that should be considered in the transport and delivery areas of the machine

procedures that will ensure smooth transport of sections through the machine

steps that can be taken to ensure smooth delivery of the sections

OHS factors that should be considered while the trimming process is operational

waste (offcut) removal from the work area

procedures that will ensure that the machine can be kept running without interruption

adjustments to be made if the cover is marked (scuffed)

in-line processes associated with the machine.

OHS factors that must be considered when conducting machine shutdown, maintenance and cleaning procedures

checked to be made when waste is removed from the machine and surrounding area for disposal or recycling

checks to be made during the machine shutdown procedure

machine cleaning at the end of the run

quality aspects that should be considered in a completed cutting job

machine manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where they are kept

information that is included in these documents

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Substrate types may include:

range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, plastics and related films, or metal

large or small book handling systems.

Cutting process may include:

single or multiple knife

manual or programmable 3- or 5-knife trimmers

spine trimmers.

Cutting units may include:

range of semi-automated, automated or computerised 3-knife trimmers and spine trimmers.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Feeder is monitored and adjusted to ensure continuous and efficient feeding to the machine 
Section pick-up and transport system is monitored and adjusted to ensure accurate and continuous sheet/section/book handling and efficient operation 
Transfer systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure correct and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation 
Substrate is added to the process according to job specifications 
Delivery is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality and efficient product delivery 
Knife condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample 
Cutting pressures are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample 
Registration of knife(s) is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample 
In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing processes are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample 
Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule 
Production is maintained according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures 
Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications 
Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures 
Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention 
Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures 
Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 
Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures 
Problems in cutting (trimming) machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 
Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and are consistent with operator's skill level 
Cutting (trimming) machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation 
Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures 
Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations 
Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures 
Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with OHS requirements 
Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures 
Knife(s), cutting sticks and machine bed are cleaned ready for next run 
Cutting machine is disengaged and cleaned ready for next run 
In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run 
Section feed, transport and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run 
Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

ICPCF224C - Produce cut (trimmed) product

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