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 prepare materials for ink and varnish manufacture according to job specifications

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

select, measure and prepare TWO batches of materials for use in the production of ink or chemicals, according to manufacturer's and job specifications, OHS requirements, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.

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.

Required skills

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

communicating ideas and information by completing workplace documentation

collecting, analysing and organising information by identifying job requirements and relevant materials

planning and organising activities by preparing materials prior to production

teamwork when contributing to the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by identifying required materials and recording quantities

problem-solving skills by checking instruments for accuracy and recalibrating

use of technology by using equipment to prepare materials

Required knowledge

potential health hazards that is involved in the selection and preparation of materials for ink production

pollution and environmental issues that need to be considered when working with the raw materials used in ink production

enterprise procedures and policies that are in place to deal with OHS and environmental hazards

safety equipment that is required and what do you need to check when fitting and using it

details that are required for selection of materials for ink production

determining whether a material is defective

procedure if there is a material shortage

checks to be made when measuring each of the types of materials required for ink production

range of measuring devices used in the work area, how accuracy checks are conducted and procedures for resetting the devices

checks to be made when preparing containers for ink production

checks to be made when preparing materials

methods for checking and adjusting materials

responsibility for approving prepared materials prior to commencement of production

procedures for recording the quantities and formulation

equipment that is used to transfer materials to the preparation area

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

may include:

selection/assembly of materials is typically performed by operators, weighers, mixers or stores personnel working under supervision to ensure production requirements are met.

Documentation may include:

range of records including:

formulae

job dockets

work sheets

job cards

manufacturing orders

specifications

labels

material safety data sheets.

Enterprise procedures may include:

range of enterprise procedures within defined work area as documented in enterprise procedures (SOPs).

Materials may include:

range of raw materials, packaging materials and consumables.

Weighing/measuring devices may include:

measuring equipment including:

scales

flow meters

graduated vessels.

Containers may include:

vessels that include:

pans

vats

bowls

tanks

drums

tins

hoppers

bins

pails

pots.

Machines/equipment may include:

pallet mover

drum lifter

wheelbarrow.