Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Read and interpret job requirements and locate materials
  2. Prepare materials
  3. Transfer prepared materials to production area

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

locate, interpret and use information from various sources required to carry out tasks

select, measure, prepare and store TWO batches of materials for use in the production of ink or chemicals, according to manufacturer’s and job specifications and enterprise procedures

complete required documentation for each batch of materials according to enterprise procedures.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.


Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

list relevant information sources and for each source briefly outline why it is needed

summarise the health, safety and environmental considerations when completing ink production tasks including:

relevant enterprise procedures

potential hazards in the selection and preparation of materials for ink production

potential environmental issues when working with raw materials

safety equipment requirements

specify the details needed for selection of materials for ink production

briefly summarise the enterprise procedures for:

determining whether a material is defective

preparing materials and containers for ink production

recording the quantities and formulations

dealing with a shortage of materials

approving prepared materials prior to commencement of production

outline the checks needed during the preparation of materials required for ink production

summarise the methods or procedures for checking accuracy and resetting measuring devices used in the work area including at least:

scales

flow meters

graduated vessels

describe the purpose and correct use of equipment and machinery used to transfer materials to the preparation area.