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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify substandard process performance
  2. Identify causes of substandard performance
  3. Propose corrective action

Required Skills

Required skills

occupational health and safety OHS skills for operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication skills for expressing ideas and information by interpreting job tickets and requirements

collecting analysing and organising skills for collecting and assessing data about how machine specifications affect substrate performance

literacy skills sufficient to prepare reports briefing notes and complete workplace documentation

planning and organising skills for testing the performance of different substrates on output devices

teamwork skills for maintaining the production process in association with other workers

numeracy skills for using densitometry when calibrating for different substrates

problemsolving skills for recognising performance faults and determining adjustments to correct them

technical skills for using a range of printing devices

Required knowledge

relevance and location of machine manuals safety and other documentation and the information included in these documents

location of other sources of information

output devices expected for printing performance on a particular substrate

how the same substrate can perform differently on various output devices

how moisture can affect print quality

correct storage procedures for substrates

different printing defects that can be cause by lack of calibration

problemsolving methodologies including empirical Ishikawa and brainstorming

research techniques

online forums and networks

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 ability to

identify substandard printing performance and apply corrective solutions

find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace

access to relevant facilities equipment and materials used for digital printing such as fullcolour production digital presses or wide format printers

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

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

third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

practical demonstration by the candidate in applying troubleshooting techniques to solve problems in relation to digital media

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended such as

ICPPRA Set up and produce specialised digital print

ICPPR392A Set up and produce specialised digital print.

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 performances


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.

Printing devices may include:

non-impact printing machines, including:

inkjet

laser

wide format with computerised monitoring and/or control.

Workplace procedures may include:

notifying the supervisor

notifying the maintenance department

contacting the equipment supplier manufacturer.

Process for investigation may include:

empirical

diagnostic investigation using manuals and service calls.

Materials may include:

range of print media and paper, such as:

coated

uncoated

card

canvases

vinyl and plastic.