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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Set and adjust sections of the machine
  2. Confirm computer settings
  3. Set up printer unit
  4. Load machine

Required Skills

Required skills

OHS when ensuring that the work area is safe and ready for production according to safety requirements

communication skills when recording details of production wastage

planning and organising when coding and checking chips before operating the printer unit

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with other staff

applying mathematical ideas and techniques when entering job specifications and machine settings through computer consoles

using technology when setting up a smart card machine

problem solving by visually identifying faulty material removing it and identifying details of any cards needing to be remade and entering them into the computer console

Required knowledge

production quality requirements

waste disposal procedures

smart card technology

correct material handling procedures

principles of printing and ink usage

Evidence Required

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

set up and adjust an inline smart card machine and load it in preparation for production

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

for valid and reliable assessment of this unit evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

assessment may take place on the job off the job or a combination of both of theses Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

a smart card printing and encoding 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 onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended


Range Statement

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.

Job specifications may include:

job sheets, batch processing orders, job specs.

Correct materials may include:

glues, papers, coated and uncoated, pre-printed.