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ICPSU224C
Perform basic machine maintenance

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit requires the individual to perform basic maintenance of printing and converting equipment.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake basic routine maintenance of printing and converting equipment.

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:

correctly performing basic machine maintenance

carry out routine maintenance on any TWO pieces of equipment or systems, satisfying job, workplace and statutory requirements 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

basic production machines.

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

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

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

communication of ideas and information by advising other staff of any problems found on the machines

collecting, analysing and organising information by accessing machine manuals to determine maintenance and cleaning needs

planning and organising activities by working to predetermined work schedules

teamwork when working with the production manager to ensure maintenance and cleaning is done effectively with minimum disruption of production

mathematical ideas and techniques by checking more complex machines with electronic, hydraulic or pneumatic technology

problem-solving skills by recognising when maintenance and cleaning are required and responding appropriately (either carrying out maintenance or reporting it to responsible person)

use of technology by performing routine maintenance on machines

Required knowledge

reel handling system

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the reel handling system

common causes of failure or breakdown

precautions that must be observed when working with compressed air

damage caused to electronic sensors during cleaning

checks that were performed on this area of the machine

particular chemical used for cleaning purposes

sheet or object handling systems

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the sheet or object handling system

common causes of failure or breakdown

problems with inefficient cleaning

parts of this area of the machine that require cleaning

effect of excessive lubricant in this area of the machine

need for regular maintenance of this area of the machine.

printing units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the printing units

common causes of failure or breakdown

problem that arises due to continual inefficient wash-up of roller surfaces

necessity to clean the bearers on all cylinders in the printing unit

problems that could result from cylinder bodies not being cleaned correctly

safety devices that were checked in the printing unit

action if a safety device is found to be inoperative

checks that must be carried out when replacing rollers in the inking system

ancillary units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning ancillary units

common causes of failure or breakdown

checks that were performed on ancillary units

precautions that should be observed when cleaning ancillary units

cutting units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the cutting units

common causes of failure or breakdown

checks that are carried out on cutting devices and knives

storing of cutting knives after being replaced

problems that would arise if the machine bed was not maintained

problems that would arise if blades or knives were not maintained

folding/collating units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the folding/ collating units

common causes of failure or breakdown

components that were checked with this equipment

problems with inefficient cleaning of the folding/collating unit

parts of this machine that require cleaning

type of lubricant used on this equipment and why

fastening units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the fastening units

common causes of failure or breakdown

chemicals that were used when cleaning this equipment

disposal of used chemicals

frequency this equipment should be cleaned

problems that could be caused by inefficient cleaning

parts of the equipment that should be cleaned

the result of excessive lubricant in this part of the machine

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

Maintenance procedures may include:

should meet manufacturer's specifications and requirements.

Inks/coatings may include:

range of standard and specialty inks and specialty finishes such as wax, embossing, foils.

Supervision may include:

the work is carried out under minimal supervision, exercising initiative and judgement with discretion. Occasional supervision of the work of other personnel may be required.

Cuttingunits may include:

range of semi-automatic and automatic folding, collating and inserting units, in-line or off-line operation.

Machines may include:

the operation may apply to a complex machine, various types of machines or all the machinery in a work area. Complex machines include those with electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic or robotics technology.

Printing process may include:

all printing processes ie lithographic, flexographic, gravure, relief polymer mechanical printing.

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.

Substrate handling may include:

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

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
Unwind unit is cleaned, checked and lubricated according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Web control devices are cleaned, checked and lubricated according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Rewind unit is cleaned, checked and lubricated according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Folding unit is cleaned, checked and lubricated according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Sheeting unit is cleaned, checked and lubricated according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Basic maintenance is carried out according to OHS requirements 
Feeder is cleaned, checked and lubricated according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Lays and transfer gripper system are cleaned, checked and lubricated according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Delivery is cleaned, checked and lubricated according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Basic maintenance is carried out according to OHS requirements 
Cylinder/screen/plate and roller surfaces, safety devices, gears and bearings are checked, lubricated and maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Ink distribution system components are checked, lubricated, maintained and replaced according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Various print control devices are checked, lubricated and maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Basic maintenance is carried out according to OHS requirements 
Cutting devices and knives are checked, lubricated, maintained and replaced according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Machine bed is checked and maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Basic maintenance is carried out according to OHS requirements 
Folding/collating system components are checked, lubricated and maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Machine bed is checked and maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Basic maintenance is carried out according to OHS requirements 
Adhesive and mechanical fastening components are checked, lubricated and maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Machine bed is checked and maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Basic maintenance is carried out according to OHS requirements 

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