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

ICPCF204C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate addressing machine

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPCF204C - Operate addressing machine
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate an addressing machine.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires the individual to interpret the job specifications and operate the addressing machine. The individual will monitor production for problems and to ensure quality. The operator will correctly pack mail at the end of the process and clear the machine of materials and wastage.
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: Prepare for job
  • Job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation or process control system
  • Job is signed off by printers and ready for mailing procedures
  • The materials are checked and in correct order for the job and all sheets are in the correct position for bar code scanning if required
  • Blades are sharp and correctly fitted and water for gluing is available
  • All tracks and conveyor belts are clean and clear
  • Work area is safe and ready for production according to safety requirements
       
Element: Monitor operation
  • Machine is jogged to ensure correct positioning and hopper feed operation
  • All units are monitored to ensure optimum operation
  • Mail is monitored to ensure it moves efficiently through the machine
  • Materials are checked and hoppers reloaded as required
  • Adjustments are made when the quality standards are not met
  • Quality is monitored according to job specifications
  • The number of spoils are documented according to enterprise procedures
       
Element: Identify and rectify problems
  • Sequence, placement or gluing errors are identified and changes made to guides or on the console as required
  • Tracks, conveyors and gluer are cleaned and cleared if lags and jams occur
  • Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • Wastage is monitored, kept to a minimum and correctly disposed of according to enterprise quality standards
       
Element: Pack mail
  • Addressed mail is unloaded and checked for quality
  • Completed packages are packed into labelled trays and Australia Post labels are affixed according to job specifications
  • Sequence numbers and postcodes are in correct pre-sort order ensuring job continuity
  • The job is reconciled and documented and supervisor is notified if job does not reconcile
  • The machine is cleared and stock put away
       


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:

ensure addresses are affixed securely and in the correct position and any production problems are fixed with minimum downtime

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

the individual must complete TWO entire jobs within enterprise accepted timeframes

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

access to a Cheshire labelling machine.

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, for example:

ICPSU243C Reconcile process outputs.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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

OHS in relation to operating machinery and lifting materials

literacy skills to read job specifications

basic numeracy skills to reconcile mail

basic materials handling and use of technology skills

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

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 are collated correctly

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.

Mailing procedures may include:

job could be mailed or returned to client.

Materials may include:

Cheshire labels

gummed labels that can be used on a Cheshire machine

water or glue.

Machine may include:

Cheshire machine.

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
Job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation or process control system 
Job is signed off by printers and ready for mailing procedures 
The materials are checked and in correct order for the job and all sheets are in the correct position for bar code scanning if required 
Blades are sharp and correctly fitted and water for gluing is available 
All tracks and conveyor belts are clean and clear 
Work area is safe and ready for production according to safety requirements 
Machine is jogged to ensure correct positioning and hopper feed operation 
All units are monitored to ensure optimum operation 
Mail is monitored to ensure it moves efficiently through the machine 
Materials are checked and hoppers reloaded as required 
Adjustments are made when the quality standards are not met 
Quality is monitored according to job specifications 
The number of spoils are documented according to enterprise procedures 
Sequence, placement or gluing errors are identified and changes made to guides or on the console as required 
Tracks, conveyors and gluer are cleaned and cleared if lags and jams occur 
Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 
Wastage is monitored, kept to a minimum and correctly disposed of according to enterprise quality standards 
Addressed mail is unloaded and checked for quality 
Completed packages are packed into labelled trays and Australia Post labels are affixed according to job specifications 
Sequence numbers and postcodes are in correct pre-sort order ensuring job continuity 
The job is reconciled and documented and supervisor is notified if job does not reconcile 
The machine is cleared and stock put away 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICPCF204C - Operate addressing machine
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

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

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

ICPCF204C - Operate addressing machine

Student name:

Student ID:

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

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Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: