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 machines for complex collating or inserting 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

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

Set up machines for complex collating (at LEAST four or five products) including in-line processes on FOUR occasions, if possible TWO sheet jobs each using different sizes and weights of substrate and TWO section jobs with and without lip/lap, according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria

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 this unit may be assessed at the same time as:

ICPSU201C Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine

ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine

ICPSU207C Prepare machine for operation (basic)

ICPCF320C Produce complex converted or finished product.

Depending on the configuration of equipment and types of jobs, the following units may also be assessed at the same time:

ICPCF223C Set up machine for cutting (trimming)

ICPCF261C Set up machine for basic adhesive, mechanical or thermal fastening

ICPCF361C Set up machine for complex adhesive, mechanical or sewn fastening.

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication skills when organising a laboratory test, and reading and interpreting job specifications

planning and organising when setting up the sheet/section delivery system according to job specifications

teamwork when assisting with in-line set up units

using technology when using the double/misfeed sheet calliper system

problem solving by interpreting results of tests and determining adjustment requirements

Required knowledge

important information concerning collating that will be included in the job documentation or production control system

interpretation of information to ensure smooth workflow throughout the factory

elements that must be considered when planning a collated sample

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

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

important factors to consider when setting up the feeder

setting up of the double/misfeed sheet calliper system

considerations to ensure smooth transportation of the sheets or sections to and through the machine

name of the different types of sheet/section delivery systems

areas of OHS when the machine is operating

largest/smallest sheet/section size possible to be run on the machine

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

largest/smallest size sheet that can be processed on this machine

ways that the machine can be adapted to facilitate smaller/larger stock

factors that govern the speed at which the machine will operate

indicators that the machine was in need of lubrication

OHS factors that must be considered when adjusting machine units

steps that should be taken to ensure correct alignment of in-line processes/units

adjustments that should be made to keep units correctly positioned

OHS factors that are to be considered before readjusting the machine

acceptable collating results

cause of creasing of sheets in the machine delivery

adjustments to the machine to alleviate "bruising" of NCR paper

items that must be checked against the client's sample

circumstances that would the machine need to be adjusted

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 handling may include:

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

Collating process may include:

collating/inserting of sheets or book sections, or reels (may include tabs, crimping) of varied form, weight or shape.

In-line processes may include:

minor processes that are integral to this competency can include basic in-line operations such as perforating, numbering, date coding, slitting that do not in themselves constitute another defined unit of competency. Where a major in-line process is defined as a separate competency (eg flat-bed cutting, folding) it should be assessed as such.

Collating units may include:

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

Substrate types may include:

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