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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and select consumables
   • Required consumables are identified in consultation with appropriate personnel and in accordance with both job specifications and manufacturer’s guidelines
   • Consumables are appropriately selected for each individual job
2. Use consumables
   • 2.1 Consumables are prepared and loaded according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer's and enterprise procedures and specifications
   • Identify and remove faulty products
   • Identify and rectify incorrect substrate usage
3. Monitor storage of consumables and stock levels
   • Monitor stock levels to enterprise requirements
   • Store consumables according to manufacturer’s specifications
   • Inform appropriate personnel of low stock levels and new orders placed

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

identify, use and store consumables used in a digital workflow

rectify incorrect substrate usage where applicable

remove faulty products

monitor stock levels of consumables within the workplace

safely prepare and load consumables

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

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

explain all WHS factors to be addressed when using and loading consumables

identify all relevant manuals and safety documentation relevant to digital media consumables, including material safety data sheets (MSDS)

identify various consumables used in the digital sector and appropriately select correct product for each printing and/or finishing device

understand cause of printing faults which can occur due to poor storage of consumables and substrate misuse.

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