Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to work orders basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination of work with work supervisor other workers and customers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the work area and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate quantities and estimate material requirements

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate cutting problems avoid reworking and wastage

use the limited workplace technology related to the decorating of mat boards including drawing aids tools equipment calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

the types characteristics and applications of cutting machines and mat board decorating techniques

operation of mat cutters lettering and line drawing guides and colouring application

identification of equipment processes and procedures

workflow in relation to the decoration and storing of mat boards

workplace safety system requirements related to decorating mat boards

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

Critical aspects of evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Identify materials ensuring quality and aesthetics to be used in the work process

Develop mat decorations including colour and design

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment products and materials including use of personal protective equipment safety and environmental protection equipment

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Demonstrate the following on any size mat boards

cut V groove

cut mat with decorative corners

apply wash panelslines

apply decorative transfers

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications

Mat cutting equipment inks paints and application equipment mat boards work orders standard operating procedures and work area

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency which form a part of the job role

Context of assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant cutting and decorating equipment materials work instructions and deadlines

Unit context

Mat board decoration

Tools and equipment are to include:

Materials to be used may include but are not limited to:

Personal protection equipment

Information and procedures