ICPKNW319 - Apply knowledge and processes of converting paper-based products Competency Mapping Template
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ICPKNW319 Mapping and Delivery Guide Apply knowledge and processes of converting paper-based products
Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
ICPKNW319 - Apply knowledge and processes of converting paper-based products
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in or deal with the sacks and bags area or other similar paper converting areas of the printing industry.It applies to individuals working in or dealing with the paper converting area of the printing industry, such as sack and bag making and cartons, who have the ability to work as part of a team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting
X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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: Apply knowledge of printing industry
Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly
New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
Trends within 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, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are applied
Element: Apply knowledge of pre-press processes
Principles behind pre-press functions such as image production (typesetting, scanning, graphic arts camera), image combining (manual and electronic), image output (film, plates, direct to press) and digital workflow are identified and used in production process where applicable
Different types of images (line, half-tone) and their uses are investigated
Qualities of main material types of paper, ink, adhesive, wax and plastic films and extrusion are investigated and used to inform product development choices
Different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes) and how they affect final product are identified
Different types of output required for different printing processes are identified
Different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) are identified
Element: Apply knowledge of printing processes
Basic principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are used to inform production processes
Types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are identified and used to inform production decisions
Capabilities and limitations of each process are investigated and used to inform production decisions
Element: Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes
Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes (guillotining, flat-bed and rotary cutting, collating, folding, adhesive, mechanical and thermal fastening) are identified and used to inform production processes
Types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are identified and used to inform production processes
Element: Apply detailed knowledge of paper and printing processes
Relationship of different paper sizes is 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 investigated and used to inform production processes
Paper grain and how it affects pre-press, printing and finishing operations is used to inform production processes
Moisture content, porosity and ink absorbency and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations are investigated and used to inform production processes
Gloss, smoothness and surface strength and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations are investigated 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 investigated 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 investigated and used to inform production processes
Paper behaviour and how it affects different production processes is investigated and used to inform production decisions
Effect of combining paper with adhesive, wax and plastic films on production processes is investigated and used to inform production decisions
Element: Apply detailed knowledge of paper grades and colours
Paper types and grades and end uses for each type and grade are used to inform production processes
International paper sizes (IPS) system, its basis and relationship of different paper sizes are used to inform production processes where appropriate
Differences between wood pulp, rag and recycled papers and appropriate end uses are identified and used to inform production processes
Colour matching processes are used to inform production processes
Effect of different paper colours on printing operations is 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 investigated and used to inform production procedures
Advantages and disadvantages of different packing and delivery systems are investigated and used to inform production procedures
Element: Apply basic knowledge of costs of production
Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in production are investigated and applied in workplace
Information required to accurately cost jobs and means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are identified and applied in workplace
Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are identified and applied in workplace
Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are investigated and applied in workplace
Element: Apply knowledge of production management requirements and systems
Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified and applied in workplace
Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are identified and applied in workplace
Basic principles of efficient production management are applied in 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.
ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Apply knowledge of printing industry
1.1 Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly
1.2 New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
1.3 Trends within printing industry are monitored, on an ongoing basis, to inform personal work practices
2. Apply knowledge of government Acts and regulations
2.1 Basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are applied
3. Apply knowledge of pre-press processes
3.1 Principles behind pre-press functions such as image production (typesetting, scanning, graphic arts camera), image combining (manual and electronic), image output (film, plates, direct to press) and digital workflow are identified and used in production process where applicable
3.2 Different types of images (line, half-tone) and their uses are investigated
3.3 Qualities of main material types of paper, ink, adhesive, wax and plastic films and extrusion are investigated and used to inform product development choices
3.4 Different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes) and how they affect final product are identified
3.5 Different types of output required for different printing processes are identified
3.6 Different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) are identified
4. Apply knowledge of printing processes
4.1 Basic principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are used to inform production processes
4.2 Types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are identified and used to inform production decisions
4.3 Capabilities and limitations of each process are investigated and used to inform production decisions
5. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes
5.1 Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes (guillotining, flat-bed and rotary cutting, collating, folding, adhesive, mechanical and thermal fastening) are identified and used to inform production processes
5.2 Types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are identified and used to inform production processes
6. Apply detailed knowledge of paper and printing processes
6.1 Relationship of different paper sizes is used to inform production processes
6.2 Different weights, callipers, bulk, density and opacity of paper and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are investigated and used to inform production processes
6.3 Paper grain and how it affects pre-press, printing and finishing operations is used to inform production processes
6.4 Moisture content, porosity and ink absorbency and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations are investigated and used to inform production processes
6.5 Gloss, smoothness and surface strength and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations are investigated and used to inform production processes
6.6 Permanence, durability and acidity and alkalinity of paper and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are investigated and used to inform production processes
6.7 Bursting strength, folding endurance, tensile strength and tearing resistance and how they affect printing and finishing operations and end uses are investigated and used to inform production processes
6.8 Paper behaviour and how it affects different production processes is investigated and used to inform production decisions
6.9 Effect of combining paper with adhesive, wax and plastic films on production processes is investigated and used to inform production decisions
7. Apply detailed knowledge of paper grades and colours
7.1 Paper types and grades and end uses for each type and grade are used to inform production processes
7.2 International paper sizes (IPS) system, its basis and relationship of different paper sizes are used to inform production processes where appropriate
7.3 Differences between wood pulp, rag and recycled papers and appropriate end uses are identified and used to inform production processes
7.4 Colour matching processes are used to inform production processes
7.5 Effect of different paper colours on printing operations is used to inform production processes
8. Apply detailed knowledge of paper handling and storage procedures
8.1 Ideal storage conditions for different types and grades of paper are investigated and used to inform production procedures
8.2 Advantages and disadvantages of different packing and delivery systems are investigated and used to inform production procedures
9. Apply basic knowledge of costs of production
9.1 Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in production are investigated and applied in workplace
9.2 Information required to accurately cost jobs and means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are identified and applied in workplace
9.3 Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are identified and applied in workplace
9.4 Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are investigated and applied in workplace
10. Apply knowledge of production management requirements and systems
10.1 Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified and applied in workplace
10.2 Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are identified and applied in workplace
10.3 Basic principles of efficient production management are applied in workplace
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.
ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Apply knowledge of printing industry
1.1 Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly
1.2 New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
1.3 Trends within printing industry are monitored, on an ongoing basis, to inform personal work practices
2. Apply knowledge of government Acts and regulations
2.1 Basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are applied
3. Apply knowledge of pre-press processes
3.1 Principles behind pre-press functions such as image production (typesetting, scanning, graphic arts camera), image combining (manual and electronic), image output (film, plates, direct to press) and digital workflow are identified and used in production process where applicable
3.2 Different types of images (line, half-tone) and their uses are investigated
3.3 Qualities of main material types of paper, ink, adhesive, wax and plastic films and extrusion are investigated and used to inform product development choices
3.4 Different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes) and how they affect final product are identified
3.5 Different types of output required for different printing processes are identified
3.6 Different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) are identified
4. Apply knowledge of printing processes
4.1 Basic principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are used to inform production processes
4.2 Types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are identified and used to inform production decisions
4.3 Capabilities and limitations of each process are investigated and used to inform production decisions
5. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes
5.1 Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes (guillotining, flat-bed and rotary cutting, collating, folding, adhesive, mechanical and thermal fastening) are identified and used to inform production processes
5.2 Types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are identified and used to inform production processes
6. Apply detailed knowledge of paper and printing processes
6.1 Relationship of different paper sizes is used to inform production processes
6.2 Different weights, callipers, bulk, density and opacity of paper and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are investigated and used to inform production processes
6.3 Paper grain and how it affects pre-press, printing and finishing operations is used to inform production processes
6.4 Moisture content, porosity and ink absorbency and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations are investigated and used to inform production processes
6.5 Gloss, smoothness and surface strength and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations are investigated and used to inform production processes
6.6 Permanence, durability and acidity and alkalinity of paper and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are investigated and used to inform production processes
6.7 Bursting strength, folding endurance, tensile strength and tearing resistance and how they affect printing and finishing operations and end uses are investigated and used to inform production processes
6.8 Paper behaviour and how it affects different production processes is investigated and used to inform production decisions
6.9 Effect of combining paper with adhesive, wax and plastic films on production processes is investigated and used to inform production decisions
7. Apply detailed knowledge of paper grades and colours
7.1 Paper types and grades and end uses for each type and grade are used to inform production processes
7.2 International paper sizes (IPS) system, its basis and relationship of different paper sizes are used to inform production processes where appropriate
7.3 Differences between wood pulp, rag and recycled papers and appropriate end uses are identified and used to inform production processes
7.4 Colour matching processes are used to inform production processes
7.5 Effect of different paper colours on printing operations is used to inform production processes
8. Apply detailed knowledge of paper handling and storage procedures
8.1 Ideal storage conditions for different types and grades of paper are investigated and used to inform production procedures
8.2 Advantages and disadvantages of different packing and delivery systems are investigated and used to inform production procedures
9. Apply basic knowledge of costs of production
9.1 Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in production are investigated and applied in workplace
9.2 Information required to accurately cost jobs and means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are identified and applied in workplace
9.3 Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are identified and applied in workplace
9.4 Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are investigated and applied in workplace
10. Apply knowledge of production management requirements and systems
10.1 Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified and applied in workplace
10.2 Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are identified and applied in workplace
10.3 Basic principles of efficient production management are applied in workplace
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
New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
Trends within printing industry are monitored, on an ongoing basis, to inform personal work practices
Basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are applied
Principles behind pre-press functions such as image production (typesetting, scanning, graphic arts camera), image combining (manual and electronic), image output (film, plates, direct to press) and digital workflow are identified and used in production process where applicable
Different types of images (line, half-tone) and their uses are investigated
Qualities of main material types of paper, ink, adhesive, wax and plastic films and extrusion are investigated and used to inform product development choices
Different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes) and how they affect final product are identified
Different types of output required for different printing processes are identified
Different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) are identified
Basic principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are used to inform production processes
Types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are identified and used to inform production decisions
Capabilities and limitations of each process are investigated and used to inform production decisions
Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes (guillotining, flat-bed and rotary cutting, collating, folding, adhesive, mechanical and thermal fastening) are identified and used to inform production processes
Types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are identified and used to inform production processes
Relationship of different paper sizes is 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 investigated and used to inform production processes
Paper grain and how it affects pre-press, printing and finishing operations is used to inform production processes
Moisture content, porosity and ink absorbency and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations are investigated and used to inform production processes
Gloss, smoothness and surface strength and how they affect pre-press, printing and finishing operations are investigated 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 investigated 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 investigated and used to inform production processes
Paper behaviour and how it affects different production processes is investigated and used to inform production decisions
Effect of combining paper with adhesive, wax and plastic films on production processes is investigated and used to inform production decisions
Paper types and grades and end uses for each type and grade are used to inform production processes
International paper sizes (IPS) system, its basis and relationship of different paper sizes are used to inform production processes where appropriate
Differences between wood pulp, rag and recycled papers and appropriate end uses are identified and used to inform production processes
Colour matching processes are used to inform production processes
Effect of different paper colours on printing operations is used to inform production processes
Ideal storage conditions for different types and grades of paper are investigated and used to inform production procedures
Advantages and disadvantages of different packing and delivery systems are investigated and used to inform production procedures
Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in production are investigated and applied in workplace
Information required to accurately cost jobs and means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are identified and applied in workplace
Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are identified and applied in workplace
Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are investigated and applied in workplace
Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified and applied in workplace
Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are identified and applied in workplace
Basic principles of efficient production management are applied in workplace
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