Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICPCF203C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collate and insert mail manually

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPCF203C - Collate and insert mail manually
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manually collate and insert mail documents.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires the individual to collate and insert mail. It involves known routines and procedures with some accountability for the quality of outcomes. It may involve some complex or non-routine activities involving individual responsibility or autonomy and/or collaboration with others as part of a group or team.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Converting, Binding and Finishing
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Collate inserts
  • All inserts required for the job are checked and confirmed against job specifications
  • Inserts are arranged in a manner that makes manual collation as easy and safe as possible
  • Collated inserts are correct and in sequence
       
Element: Match inserts
  • Collated data is correctly matched to addressee
  • Address information is verified as accurate
  • Bar code information is checked for correct sequence of addressees to collated information where relevant
  • Any discrepancies are reported to the supervisor
       
Element: Reconcile output
  • The total number of throughputs matches the job specifications
  • The destination delivery unit rate matches the job specifications
  • An information matching trail is documented
  • Correct procedures for the control of materials are followed
  • Any discrepancies are reported to the supervisor
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 following is essential:

manually collate and insert mail documents according to job specifications and within the production timeframe

the individual will be able to manually collate and insert mail documents and reconcile the job. The individual will complete two full jobs.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of both of these

off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace 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 on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

basic materials handling and use of technology skills

OHS in relation to lifting and shifting stock

literacy skills to read job specifications and document an information matching trail

basic numeracy skills to reconcile mail

effective communication with colleagues and supervisors

teamwork with colleagues and supervisors to maintain the production process

identifying problems and faults and developing solutions

planning and organising to ensure that materials are in the correct order and collated correctly

reconciling mail and inserts at critical points in the process

Required knowledge

waste disposal procedures

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.

Matched/matching may include:

the process of keeping together a unique insert to the addressee that goes with at least one other unique insert in the same package, or a unique insert to the addressee that goes with the address information located on the outside of the package.

Control of materials may include:

includes spoils, depleted stock, oversupplies and undersupplies.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
All inserts required for the job are checked and confirmed against job specifications 
Inserts are arranged in a manner that makes manual collation as easy and safe as possible 
Collated inserts are correct and in sequence 
Collated data is correctly matched to addressee 
Address information is verified as accurate 
Bar code information is checked for correct sequence of addressees to collated information where relevant 
Any discrepancies are reported to the supervisor 
The total number of throughputs matches the job specifications 
The destination delivery unit rate matches the job specifications 
An information matching trail is documented 
Correct procedures for the control of materials are followed 
Any discrepancies are reported to the supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICPCF203C - Collate and insert mail manually
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

ICPCF203C - Collate and insert mail manually

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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