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:

correctly set up machine for complex rotary die cutting or embossing according to job specifications and within the production timeframe

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

competency must be demonstrated on EITHER rotary die cutting OR embossing. For either process set up TWO complex jobs (including in-line processes) with different substrates, sizes and patterns 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

The following assessment method is 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:

ICPCF320C Produce complex converted or finished product.

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication skills by reading and interpreting job specifications

planning and organising when installing a rotary cutting or embossing device into the machine

teamwork when giving assistance with the setting up of in-line units

using technology when setting up the web control system and adjusting according to job specifications

problem solving by readjusting settings based on results of the sample run

Required knowledge

information concerning rotary die cutting or embossing that you would expect to find in the job documentation or production control system

information be interpreted to ensure smooth workflow throughout the factory

factors that must be considered when deciding on a cutting system

checked when cutting devices are mounted on a cylinder

methods each of registering and proofing the cutting devices

checked when the cutting devices are attached to the machine

criteria that determines the selection of particular cutting devices

OHS concerns when setting up reel transportation systems

adjustments to the unwind reel to suit various jobs

important areas to be considered during webbing procedures

important areas of the reel delivery system to be adjusted according to job specifications

steps to be taken to ensure that the delivery system operates effectively

adjustment to the sheeter during production

adjustment to the folder during production

adjustment to the rewind wheel during production

OHS factors that must be considered when setting up and/or operating sheet transport and delivery systems

important areas or sections of the feeder unit set up

adjustments that can be made to the machine to facilitate accurate sheet pick-up and transportation

areas of the delivery system that should be observed to maintain neat delivery of finished work

areas of the delivery system that should be observed to prevent damage to the finished product

necessary to be checked when substrate is removed from the machine

ways in which the finished product can be secured for dispatch

OHS factors that must be considered when setting up rotary cutting devices

setting up, adjusting and operating rotary cutting machines

machine pressure

machine cutting depths

adjusting lays for registration and what needs to be checked when it is done

problems if the counter knives/anvils are incorrectly set

largest/smallest size sheet that can be processed on this machine

checked to ensure the suitability of in-line process

details of the completed sample that should be examined to ensure conformance with the client's requirements

common faults that can occur with the rotary cutting process

factors that indicate a need for the replacement of knives/blades/cutting edges

cutting edges and counter knives (anvils) should be stored to guard against damage and deterioration

items that must be checked against the client's sample

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

Cutting process may include:

rotary die and forme cutting, embossing.

Substrate types may include:

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

Rotary cutting units may include:

a range of machines with dies or cutting formes and manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control.

In-line processes may include:

minor processes that are integral to this competency can include basic in-line operations such as perforating, numbering, date coding, slitting that do not in themselves constitute another defined unit of competency. Where a major in-line process is defined as a separate competency (eg flat-bed cutting, folding) it should be assessed as such.

Shapes may include:

simple, multiple shapes.

Substrate handling may include:

wide or narrow reel or large or small sheet handling systems.