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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare or set up substrates (or loads)
  2. Set up reel systems (OR Element 3)
  3. Set up sheet or product systems (OR Element 2)
  4. Prepare machine
  5. Conduct shutdown of production process
  6. Clean and wash up machine at end of run

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 interpreting job tickets

collecting analysing and organising information by reading data on substrates inks and glues to ensure correct usage and handling

planning and organising activities by deciding on a sequence of set ups and washups to ensure efficient operation

teamwork when working with others to ensure efficient set up and washup

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating substrate and other consumable requirements for job

problemsolving skills by recognising and reporting problems in set up or washup

use of technology by using monitoring systems

Required knowledge

handling of supplies parts and finished product

avoiding back strain when lifting heavy objects

avoiding damaging finished product

supplies that require special handling

substrate preparation and machine set up procedures

OHS considerations when preparing substrates and setting up a machine

procedures for the disposal of faulty materials

possible danger areas of the machine

registration section of the machine

function of the registration section of the machine

problems that could interrupt the running cycle of the machine

shutdown procedures

areas of the Machine that are modified during shutdown

areas of the machine that should be checked for possible repair

details that should be included when labelling unused ink

cleaning and washing machine

OHS considerations when washing up a machine

ineffective washup affecting the following production run

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

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

prepare machines and assist with their operation according to enterprise procedures

prepare and set up to the stage of final adjustment of any ONE machine according to manufacturers specifications and the listed Performance Criteria OR set up a minor process on a dedicated machine

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

a printing or converting machine in a production 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.

Product may include:

all substrates and paper or plastic converting products.

Enterprise procedures may include:

range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.

Machines may include:

range of printing, converting, binding, corrugating, laminating, coating processes. Also minor processes including in-line auto packers, down stackers, or stackers, pile turners and wrappers on dedicated machines.