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

ICPKN316C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply knowledge and requirements of paper and printing processes

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPKN316C - Apply knowledge and requirements of paper and printing processes
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in or deal with the paper merchant area of the printing industry; that is, a working knowledge of related areas and a detailed knowledge of specific paper related operations. It facilitates technical communication and the ability to work as a team member.
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit covers preparation of a person working in or dealing with the paper merchant area of the printing industry. This unit underpins all Certificate III level units of competency related to the paper merchant area.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Holistic Knowledge
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Apply knowledge of printing industry
  • Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly and accurately
  • New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
  • Trends within the printing industry are monitored on an ongoing basis to inform personal work practices
       
Element: Apply knowledge of government acts and regulations
  • Basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, OHS, environmental protection, access and equity and industrial awards are understood in relation to the workplace
  • The basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, OHS, environmental protection, access and equity and industrial awards are followed in personal work practices
       
Element: Apply knowledge of pre-press processes
  • The basic principles behind the following pre-press functions: image production (typesetting, scanning, graphic arts camera), image combining (manual and electronic), image output (film, plates, direct to press) and digital workflow are understood and used in the production process where applicable
  • Different types of images (line, half-tone) and their use are understood
  • Different output settings eg screen rulings and angles, shapes, and how they affect final product are understood
  • The different types of output required for different printing processes are understood
  • Different output devices eg film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs are understood
       
Element: Apply knowledge of printing processes
  • Basic principles of the following printing processes: lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital/electronic printing are understood and are used to inform production processes
  • The types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are understood and used to inform production decisions
  • The capabilities and limitations of each process are understood and used to inform production decisions
       
Element: Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes
  • Basic characteristics of the following converting and finishing processes: guillotining, flat-bed and rotary cutting, collating, folding, adhesive, mechanical and thermal fastening are understood and used to inform production processes
  • The types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are understood and used to inform production processes
       
Element: Apply detailed knowledge of paper and printing processes
  • The relationship of different paper sizes is understood and used to inform production processes
  • Different weights, callipers, bulk, density and opacity of paper and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are understood and used to inform production processes
  • Paper grain and how it affects pre-press, printing and finishing operations are understood and used to inform production processes
  • Moisture content, porosity and ink absorbency and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations are understood and used to inform production processes
  • Gloss, smoothness and surface strength and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations are understood and used to inform production processes
  • Permanence, durability and acidity and alkalinity of paper and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are understood and used to inform production processes
  • Bursting strength, folding endurance, tensile strength and tearing resistance and how they affect printing and finishing operations and end uses are understood and used to inform production processes
       
Element: Apply detailed knowledge of paper grades and colours
  • Paper types and grades and end uses for each type and grade are understood and used to inform production processes
  • The differences between wood pulp, rag and recycled papers and appropriate end uses are understood and used to inform production processes
  • Colour matching processes are understood and used to inform production processes
  • The effect of different paper colours on printing operations is understood and used to inform production processes
       
Element: Apply detailed knowledge of paper handling and storage procedures
  • Ideal storage conditions for different types and grades of paper are understood and used to inform production procedures
  • The advantages and disadvantages of different packing and delivery systems are understood and used to inform production procedures
       
Element: Apply basic knowledge of costs of production
  • The main cost elements (fixed, capital and variable) in production are understood and applied in the workplace
  • The information required to accurately cost jobs and the means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are understood and applied in the workplace
  • Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting the quality of output are understood and applied in the workplace
  • Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are understood and applied in the workplace
       


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:

assessor must be satisfied that sufficient knowledge and understanding of paper and related production processes (as outlined in each Element) have been demonstrated so that job procedures, requirements and modifications can be intelligently discussed in some detail with a tradesperson, production manager or client

successful assessment of Certificate III level units of competency related to the paper merchants area

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.

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:

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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

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

communication of ideas and information by accurately using correct printing industry terminology and vocabulary

collecting, analysing and organising information by understanding and applying basic principles and obligations of OHS in the workplace

planning and organising activities by considering and implementing, where required, basic principles of efficient production management

teamwork when implementing procedures that ensure effective colour management

mathematical ideas and techniques by understanding and applying the information required to accurately cost jobs

problem-solving skills by considering and implementing, where required, ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources during different jobs

use of technology by understanding and using the basic principles of the selected printing process

Required knowledge

unit underpins all Certificate III level units of competency related to the paper merchant area

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.

Level of knowledge may include:

knowledge required to intelligently discuss job procedures, requirements and modifications with a tradesperson, production manager or client.

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
Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly and accurately 
New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required 
Trends within the printing industry are monitored on an ongoing basis to inform personal work practices 
Basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, OHS, environmental protection, access and equity and industrial awards are understood in relation to the workplace 
The basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, OHS, environmental protection, access and equity and industrial awards are followed in personal work practices 
The basic principles behind the following pre-press functions: image production (typesetting, scanning, graphic arts camera), image combining (manual and electronic), image output (film, plates, direct to press) and digital workflow are understood and used in the production process where applicable 
Different types of images (line, half-tone) and their use are understood 
Different output settings eg screen rulings and angles, shapes, and how they affect final product are understood 
The different types of output required for different printing processes are understood 
Different output devices eg film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs are understood 
Basic principles of the following printing processes: lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital/electronic printing are understood and are used to inform production processes 
The types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are understood and used to inform production decisions 
The capabilities and limitations of each process are understood and used to inform production decisions 
Basic characteristics of the following converting and finishing processes: guillotining, flat-bed and rotary cutting, collating, folding, adhesive, mechanical and thermal fastening are understood and used to inform production processes 
The types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are understood and used to inform production processes 
The relationship of different paper sizes is understood and used to inform production processes 
Different weights, callipers, bulk, density and opacity of paper and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are understood and used to inform production processes 
Paper grain and how it affects pre-press, printing and finishing operations are understood and used to inform production processes 
Moisture content, porosity and ink absorbency and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations are understood and used to inform production processes 
Gloss, smoothness and surface strength and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations are understood and used to inform production processes 
Permanence, durability and acidity and alkalinity of paper and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are understood and used to inform production processes 
Bursting strength, folding endurance, tensile strength and tearing resistance and how they affect printing and finishing operations and end uses are understood and used to inform production processes 
Paper types and grades and end uses for each type and grade are understood and used to inform production processes 
The differences between wood pulp, rag and recycled papers and appropriate end uses are understood and used to inform production processes 
Colour matching processes are understood and used to inform production processes 
The effect of different paper colours on printing operations is understood and used to inform production processes 
Ideal storage conditions for different types and grades of paper are understood and used to inform production procedures 
The advantages and disadvantages of different packing and delivery systems are understood and used to inform production procedures 
The main cost elements (fixed, capital and variable) in production are understood and applied in the workplace 
The information required to accurately cost jobs and the means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are understood and applied in the workplace 
Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting the quality of output are understood and applied in the workplace 
Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are understood and applied in the workplace 

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