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 ability to:

the cylinder is correctly etched to ensure quality reproduction and meets print requirements

the underlying skills of cylinder making should be transferable across the pre-press sector. It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the quality of the cylinder be suitable for the identified printing processes

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

prepare, set up and use an electronic engraving system to produce BOTH stylus and laser gravure cylinders.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of both. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

it is expected that special purpose tools, equipment and industry software packages will be used where appropriate.

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.

Required skills

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

communication of ideas and information by interpreting the job brief

collecting, analysing and organising information by matching the job brief with production requirements

planning and organising activities by planning the sequence of operations to facilitate processing

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating screen angles and rulings

problem-solving skills by recognising cylinder faults and correcting

use of technology by using equipment and software correctly to ensure ease of subsequent processing

Required knowledge

OHS concerns that are there when engraving cylinders

production parameters that should exist on the job ticket

calculate a change in screen angle

screen line ratio for fine rulings

specific features of the laser engraving process

cutting stylus affect the print quality

characteristics of the diamond stylus used for colour work

techniques of deleting errors on the finished cylinder

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

other sources of information that are available

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.

Output may include:

laser and programmable stylus machine.

Input may include:

a variety of line and tone originals, either as scan ready or digital data.

Capture may include:

proprietary or desktop system, or scanning technology.

Manipulation/edit may include:

use of specific or desktop software.

Quality standards may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.