Required skills

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

communication of ideas and information by labelling packaged goods according to delivery instructions

collecting analysing and organising information by accessing information about packing requirements for various products with regard to protecting product and meeting transport needs and fulfilling these requirements

planning and organising activities by preparing stock prior to dispatch

teamwork when liaising with printers transport suppliers and customers to ensure product arrives undamaged and on time

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating weights and dividing jobs into separate packages to meet transport needs

problemsolving skills by checking finished job and taking remedial action

use of technology by weighing stock and packaging

Required knowledge

preparing stock for dispatch

items that will be required in the process of dispatching

checks that are performed prior to packaging the product

identifying a defective print or item

defect rectification

wrapping and packing materials and methods

OHS regulations on packaged goods

type of packaging to be used

transport or destinations bearing on the wrapping and packing method

number of units to be wrapped in each parcel

details that need to be recorded on dispatching labels and why

dispatching product

shipping details to be obtained

weight limitations that are there on dispatched products

priorities that are used for dispatching the product

appropriate delivery mode

completing documentation of dispatched product

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

correctly packing and dispatching printed products and accurately completing documentation

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

prepare pack and dispatch TWO lots of printed or printing related product following correct procedures job and workplace specifications and the listed Performance Criteria

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

resources and product to pack and dispatch

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

Enterprise procedures may include:

Packaging techniques may include:

Product types may include:

Dispatch methods may include:

Type of inspections may include:

Quality standards may include:

Substrate handling may include: