1. Plan process stages for printing and decorating.
   • Plan the stages in the printing and decorating process and ensure these comply with the quality requirements for production.
   • Identify and allow for changes in materials at each stage of the printing and decorating process.
   • Plan the availability of the equipment and components for each production stage.
   • Anticipate the impact of the process on product characteristics and product quality and usability
   • Plan work requirements based on procedures.
2. Identify work requirements for printing and decorating operations.
   • Prepare materials, including base raw materials and additives.
   • Identify and address hazards connected with both production materials and process.
   • Check materials inputs and outputs, dyes and print chemical colours, ancillary supplies and equipment are within specifications.
   • Check product quality requirements for the relevant process stage(s).
   • Identify and check equipment emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls.
   • Plan the task sequences, including times and locations for product quality checks, equipment operation and required production outputs.
   • Provide for ongoing materials input, waste management and work area housekeeping requirements.
   • Arrange any required supplementary equipment for product quality testing or routine equipment maintenance and/or adjustments.
3. Set up and check printing and decorating equipment.
   • Comply with equipment information, required quality specifications and set-up procedures.
   • Set up equipment in accordance with required specifications and procedures.
   • Check printing and decorating equipment settings and adjustments and conformity to procedures.
   • Check materials are correct.
   • Check that surface preparation operations provide for an even and consistent surface for printing.
   • Discard non-conforming materials or make adjustments to processing operations in accordance with workplace procedures.
4. Monitor printing and decorating operation
   • Start up, operate and shut down equipment as required by procedures.
   • Monitor printing and decorating operations.
   • Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity to production standards where applicable.
   • Collect material which is able to be reprocessed and reused, and dispose of waste and scrap in accordance with procedures.
   • Clean up equipment, lubricate, and adjust in accordance with workplace procedures.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Application of knowledge of the materials equipment and process sufficient to recognise material and equipment conditions which may lead to out of specification production

Knowledge of organization procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards

Competence includes the ability for the practical completion of the job to apply andor explain

impact of incorrect or faulty materials

production workflow sequences and materials demand

focus of operation of work systems and equipment

correct selection and use of equipment materials processes and procedures

hazards of the materials and process and appropriate hazard control procedures

distinguish between causes of faults

material properties and their interactions with process conditions

relationships between material properties and process conditions

changes to material properties to better suit process requirements

product problems related to material properties

product problems related to process conditions

adjustments to process conditions to meet material and product requirements

Competency also includes the ability to

plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

interpret from production requests the correct selection and use of equipment materials processes and procedures

identify factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications job sheets and material labels as provided to operators

Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms

Basic numeracy is also required eg to determine that units and units are equal to a total of units

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Overview of assessment

A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the Elements Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge

Where the assessee does not currently possess evidence of competency in PMBPRODA Operate printing equipment it may be coassessed with this unit

Where the assessee does not currently possess evidence of competency in PMBPROD217A Operate printing equipment, it may be co-assessed with this unit.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit These may include the ability to

identify critical materials properties and printing and decoration process characteristics in relation to the process requirements and the end product

plan own work process within workplace procedures and explain the reasons for the steps in the process

take appropriate action to observe equipment materials and products for out of specification results make adjustments and identify problems to be reported

Consistent performance should be demonstrated For example look to see that

production quality and output standards are met consistently

problems are anticipated from process observations

problems are efficiently resolved

the process runs consistently and smoothly

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur on an industrial printing and decorating machines equipment and will be undertaken in a worklike environment

Competence in this unit may be assessed

by using an appropriate industrial printing and decorating machine

in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems

by using a suitable simulation andor a range of case studiesscenarios

through a combination of these techniques

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practicalsimulation or similar assessment Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Specific resources for assessment

This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation A bank of case studiesscenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method Questioning may take place either in the workplace or in an adjacent quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom No other special resources are required

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

RANGESTATEMENT