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

ICPCF245C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set up and produce hand-collated or -inserted product

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPCF245C - Set up and produce hand-collated or -inserted product
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to hand collate or insert product.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires the individual to produce hand collated or inserted product.
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 production control system
  • Set-up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage
  • Availability of all job related components is checked
  • Collating/inserting system is set up according to job specifications
       
Element: Conduct sample run
  • Material to be used for sample is organised correctly
  • Collating or inserting system is operated to produce a specified sample according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
       
Element: Organise sample inspection and/or testing
  • Sample is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures
  • Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements
  • Adjustment changes are carried out according to product specifications
       
Element: Maintain production process
  • Hand collating process is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample
  • Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
  • Production is maintained according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
  • Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
  • Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
       
Element: Clean work area at end of run
  • Collating area is cleaned ready for next run
  • Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
  • Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures
       


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:

Correctly set up and produce hand collated and inserted product 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

Set up and collate TWO different jobs (at least FIVE products, and if possible ONE sheet job and ONE section job) by hand according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.

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

Assessment off the job 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

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

communication skills when adjusting production in consultation with clients and reading and interpreting job specifications from job documentation or production control systems

planning and organising sample inspection and/or testing

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with fellow workers

using technology by readjusting the collating system

problem solving by anticipating production difficulties through preventive action

Required knowledge

important information concerning this task that would be found on the production control job ticket

steps that should be taken to ensure that the important features of the production control system are followed

production records that need to be kept or written up

information that should be included in this reporting procedure and why

ergonomic and OHS factors that should be considered when setting up the job to facilitate ease of operation

facilities that are available to assist with the picking up of product by hand

precautions that should be taken when handling NCR paper

methods that can be used to separate finished sets of product

assistance to open of sections to be inserted

adjustment that should be made to the set up to facilitate a two- or three-person operation

printed images on sections that ensure correct sequencing

how these images assure the correct sequence of sections

steps that should be taken to ensure that important features of the production control system are followed

areas of the finished product that should be inspected

steps that should be taken if the test sample is incorrect

processing remaining sheets (overs) at the completion of the job

manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task, wherekept 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.

Collating/inserting process may include:

manual collating/inserting of sheets, book sections or other products of identical or varied form, weight, shape.

Substrate types may include:

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

Substrate handling may include:

large or small sheet/sections.

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 production control system 
Set-up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage 
Availability of all job related components is checked 
Collating/inserting system is set up according to job specifications 
Material to be used for sample is organised correctly 
Collating or inserting system is operated to produce a specified sample according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures 
Sample is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures 
Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements 
Adjustment changes are carried out according to product specifications 
Hand collating process is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample 
Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule 
Production is maintained according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures 
Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention 
Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures 
Collating area is cleaned ready for next run 
Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures 
Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures 
Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICPCF245C - Set up and produce hand-collated or -inserted product
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Assessment Record Sheet

ICPCF245C - Set up and produce hand-collated or -inserted product

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

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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