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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Apply knowledge of printing industry
  2. Apply knowledge of government acts and regulations
  3. Apply knowledge of pre-press processes
  4. Apply knowledge of printing processes
  5. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes
  6. Apply detailed knowledge of paper and printing processes
  7. Apply detailed knowledge of paper grades and colours
  8. Apply detailed knowledge of paper handling and storage procedures
  9. Apply basic knowledge of costs of production

Required Skills

Required skills

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

communication of ideas and information by accurately using correct printing industry terminology and vocabulary

collecting analysing and organising information by understanding and applying basic principles and obligations of OHS in the workplace

planning and organising activities by considering and implementing where required basic principles of efficient production management

teamwork when implementing procedures that ensure effective colour management

mathematical ideas and techniques by understanding and applying the information required to accurately cost jobs

problemsolving skills by considering and implementing where required ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources during different jobs

use of technology by understanding and using the basic principles of the selected printing process

Required knowledge

unit underpins all Certificate III level units of competency related to the paper merchant area

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

assessor must be satisfied that sufficient knowledge and understanding of paper and related production processes as outlined in each Element have been demonstrated so that job procedures requirements and modifications can be intelligently discussed in some detail with a tradesperson production manager or client

successful assessment of Certificate III level units of competency related to the paper merchants area

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

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.

Level of knowledge may include:

knowledge required to intelligently discuss job procedures, requirements and modifications with a tradesperson, production manager or client.