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:

correctly maintain substrate operation and complete relevant finishing process according to job specifications and within the production timeframe

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

competency must be demonstrated on any converting or finishing equipment (whether involving one process or a sequence of processes)

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

on the chosen equipment TWO different jobs must be demonstrated preferably involving different types, sizes and weights of substrate according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria NOTE: in the case of stand alone minor flat-bed or rotary cutting processes (as in ICPCF231B Set up machine for basic flat-bed cutting and ICPCF235B Set up machine for basic rotary cutting) THREE processes must be demonstrated.

demonstrate use of computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate.

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.

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 any converting, binding and finishing basic set up units.

Required skills

communication by accurately completing production records according to enterprise procedures

problem solving by identifying and communicating problems with the operations of the converting/finishing machines

interpreting results from gathered information or evidence and making adjustments to equipment

planning and organising by cleaning a converting/finishing machine prior to commencement of the next run

teamwork by maintaining the production process in association with others

use of technology by monitoring and adjusting cutting edges, knives and or dies

Required knowledge

OHS factors that must be considered when setting up and/or operating machine transport systems

areas of the reel stand that should be monitored to ensure trouble-free operation

area of the web control system that should be adjusted to maintain correct web tension

OHS factors that must be considered when setting up and/or operating machine delivery systems

checks needed when substrate is removed from the machine

OHS factors that should be considered in the transport and delivery areas of the machine

procedures that will ensure smooth transport of sections through the machine

steps that can be taken to ensure smooth delivery of sections

important factors to consider when setting the feeder

the setting of the double/misfeed sheet calliper system

the different types of sheet/section delivery systems

the largest and smallest sheet or section size that can be run through this machine

areas of the machine that should be adjusted to allow for 42 gsm stock

OHS factors that must be considered when maintaining the cutting process

indicators that demand the replacement of a knife

adjustingcutting pressure

removing the waste (offcut) from the work area

important points to monitor when maintaining the cutting process which will ensure that the machine can be kept running without interruption?

OHS factors that must be considered when problem solving on the machine maintaining the cutting process

check needed when packing cutting devices

procedure for correcting common machine faults

adjustments if the cover is marked (scuffed) when trimming

OHS factors that must be considered when using the folding machine

areas to continuously observe to ensure the smooth trouble-free operation of the machine

areas of the in-line process that should be monitored to assure the quality of the product

OHS factors that must be considered when adjusting/correcting the machine

causes of out-of-square folding and explain how each may be corrected

segments of quality assurance that would be inspected at the completion of the sample run

communication action that should be instigated if job is out-of-square

communication action that should be instigated if the ink is too wet for production

communication action that should be instigated if the job does not coincide with the sample

parts of the machine that should be adjusted if the sheet is creasing

OHS factors that should be considered when operating the machine

factors that govern the speed at which the machine will operate

indicators that the machine was in need of lubrication

OHS factors that should be considered before readjusting the machine

method of correction that is needed to prevent double sheet feeds

circumstances the machine would need to be adjusted

acceptable collating result

items that must be checked against the client's sample

OHS factors that must be considered when using hot melt adhesive

safety clothing that is available for use when operating adhesive binders

OHS factors that should be considered before readjusting the machines

areas of the in-line process that should be monitored to assure the quality of the product

sectors to observe to ensure that the production process is trouble-free and continuous

the need for the machine to be adjusted

adhesive binder, adhesive application adjustment

straightening the wire feed of a wire stitcher

possible reasons for the welding being unsuccessful for a high frequency welder

quality aspects that should be considered in a completed adhesive-bound job

quality aspects that should be considered in a completed high frequency welded job

quality aspects that should be considered in a completed wire-stitched job

ways of altered production to meet client requirements

OHS factors that must be considered when maintaining the laminating and in-line processes

assuring registration of laminating

monitoring of the in-line processes to ensure a quality product

laminating problems that may occur during the operation of the machine

adjustments or correction procedures that may need to be made to ensure accurate operation of the process

quality aspects that should be considered in a completed laminated job

in Ways of altered production to meet client requirements

OHS factors that must be considered when conducting machine shutdown procedures

checks that are needed when waste is removed from the machine and surrounding area for disposal or recycling

checksthat are needed during the machine shutdown procedure

checks that are needed when the cutting devices or knives are cleaned or replaced ready for the next run

areas of the machine that require cleaning at the end of the run

materials that need to be cleaned from the machine

preparing the finished work for dispatch

keeping the machine clear of surface rust (condensation)

features that need to be checked on the finished product

common faults that cause product to be rejected, and how can they be fixed/avoided

testing procedures that are available and why are they used

production records that need to be kept or written up

information that should be included in this reporting procedure

machine manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task, where they are kept and information that is included in these documents

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.

Substrate types may include:

substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, plastics and related films, corrugated board or metal.

Cutting or embossing process may include:

flat-bed/rotary/trimming.

Folding units may include:

range of machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control.

Collating units may include:

range of suction and friction feed machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control.

Fastening units may include:

range of machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control.

Laminating units may include:

manual, semi-automated, fully automated and computerised process control.

In-line processes may include:

minor processes that are integral to this competency can include basic in-line operations such as numbering, date stamping that do not in themselves constitute another defined unit of competency. Where a major in-line process is defined as a separate competency (eg printing or coating) it should be assessed as such.

Equipment may include:

either single process machines or multiple process machines.

Substrate handling may include:

wide or narrow reel or large or small sheet or large or small book or section handling systems.

Converting/finishing processes may include:

single of multiple knife, manual or programmable 3- or 5-knife trimmers and spine trimmers

flat-bed or rotary die or forme cutting, embossing, flat-bed or rotary hole punching, hole drilling, slotting, slitting, sheeting, creasing, scoring, pin perforating, indexing, round cornering

single, parallel or continuous folding of sheets, book sections or other products of identical or varied form, weight, shape

collating/inserting of sheets or book sections of identical form, weight, shape

adhesive fastening such as cold and hot melt gluing, taping

mechanical fastening such as riveting, string and wire stitching, and wire binding

thermal fastening such as high frequency and heat welding

moisture, chemical and thermal cured and extrusion laminating processes.

Cutting units may include:

a range of machines with dies or cutting formes or 3-knife trimmers and spine trimmers with manual, semi-automated fully automated or computerised process control.

Laminating adhesives may include:

single or two-component adhesives used in laminating.

Shapes for die cutting may include:

simple or single shapes.

Complexity for fastening may include:

basic refers to simple hand-fed or single-head adhesive and thermal machines, single-head mechanical machines.