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 ability to:

identify all stop and safety controls on the machine

the individual will correctly load and unload reels and cores on and off machines whilst maintaining OHS standards

prepare, load and unload at least TWO wide OR narrow reels and cores demonstrating BOTH manual and EITHER semi-automatic OR automatic splicing, according to job specifications and listed performance criteria. BOTH tapes AND adhesive splicing mechanisms must be demonstrated

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

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

printing or converting machine.

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:

this unit may be assessed at the same time as virtually any printing or converting, binding and finishing or corrugating set up unit.

Required skills

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

communication of ideas and information by working with the printer to ensure that reels are suitably prepared and brought to the production process

collecting, analysing and organising information by identifying faulty material

planning and organising activities by preparing and loading reels

teamwork when working with printer to ensure that correct reels are loaded when needed to ensure efficient production

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating weights of reels to ensure correct and safe handling; and calculating paper use to ensure timely delivery and loading of new reels

problem-solving skills by preparing reels for the next process

use of technology by loading and unloading reels and cores on and off the machine according to manufacturer's specifications

Required knowledge

all nip points, guards and safety devices on the machine

potential dangers at these points

characteristics of reels

information that can be obtained from the reel label

methods that could be used to identify reel grain direction

faulty reels and cores

features that would indicate that a reel is faulty

techniques that could be used to combat distorted reels

techniques that could be used to combat distorted cores

manual handling of reels

OHS concerns related to the manual handling of reels

preparing and loading selected reels

position of the reels on the unwind unit

techniques that could be used to join reels to the web

unloading reels off the machine for further processing

OHS concerns related to the unloading of reels off the machine

faults that could be created by reels being unloaded incorrectly

preparations that need to be considered for the next operation

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

Substrate types may include:

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

Range of machines may include:

range of printing, converting, binding and finishing, corrugating and laminating machines.

Substrate delivery may include:

wide and narrow reel delivery systems.

Splicing medium may include:

splicing tapes and adhesives.

Substrate preparation may include:

manual, semi-automatic and automatic zero speed or flying splicing mechanisms and a range of splicing patterns.

Quality standards may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.