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ICPSU203C
Prepare and maintain the work area

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit requires the individual to prepare and maintain the work area according to OHS and enterprise procedures.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake basic housekeeping functions and retrieve and deliver materials including chemicals and liquid waste within the workplace.

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 ability to:

demonstrate cleaning, delivery of materials, equipment, artwork, information, used plates and film and chemical and liquid waste handling (if relevant to the workplace) according to the listed Performance Criteria

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

a production 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.


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 such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by suppling materials when needed and conveying information between production workers and stores people

collecting, analysing and organising information by accessing and using MSDSs; using basic inventory procedures

planning and organising activities by confirming and organising tasks

teamwork when working with others to ensure that correct consumables and materials are available when needed

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating dilution factors for cleaning materials/chemicals to ensure correct and safe handling; calculating weights of materials to ensure safe handling

problem-solving skills by applying the correct procedure for dealing with spilt chemicals

use of technology by using manual handling equipment to move supplies

Required knowledge

personal safety equipment that may be required to perform cleaning duties

OHS concerns related to the use of cleaning chemicals

handling of supplies, parts and finished product

potential dangers when handling supplies or parts

safety requirements for transporting finished products

recording details necessary in the transfer of the finished product

safety requirements and procedures necessary for the disposal of liquid waste

operating inventory control systems

key information that is required for accurate storage and for ensuring retrieval

filing inventory procedures to be utilised in the work environment

the nature of various materials and substrates

OHS considerations are associated with materials and substrates used in the workplace

main environmental considerations associated with storage of artwork, photographic materials and plates

safety requirements for the storage and disposal of chemicals

potential accidents when cleaning or handling supplies

weight limitations

correct lifting techniques

placing loads so as to avoid back injury

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.

Enterprise procedures may include:

range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.

Chemicals may include:

wet and dry chemicals.

Tools and equipment may include:

manual, mechanical and electronic equipment used in the production process.

Sector may include:

all sectors of pre-press, printing, screen printing, corrugating, converting and finishing.

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
Requirements for cleaning duties are identified 
Personal safety equipment, where needed, is selected and used according to OHS and enterprise procedures 
Appropriate cleaning equipment and chemicals/detergents for specific tasks are determined, prepared and mixed to manufacturer's specifications and OHS procedures 
Procedures for handling, storage and correct disposal of cleaning liquids are carried out according to enterprise, OHS and EPA specifications 
Cleaning is carried out to OHS and enterprise requirements 
Requests are received, where relevant, and tasks are confirmed and organised according to specific procedures 
Tools and equipment are identified, stored and maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations to ensure ease of access and operator safety 
Appropriate equipment for transferring material or equipment is identified and organised, where relevant 
Material or equipment is loaded and unloaded using suitable equipment (other than forklift) according to materials handling requirements, safe work practices and correct manual handling techniques 
Material is transferred to correct destination in a safe manner 
Inventory control procedures are followed to ensure correct filing and retrieval of artwork, information, used plates and film 
Artwork and other materials are stored and retrieved according to enterprise procedures to ensure preservation 
Material safety data sheets are used to identify safe chemical handling procedures 
Chemicals and liquid waste are handled according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise OHS requirements 
The correct procedure for dealing with spilt chemicals is demonstrated according to OHS requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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