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

ICPPRN286 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Finish a digital product

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPPRN286 - Finish a digital product
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes skills and knowledge required to finish a digital print product. This could include trimming, folding, padding, stapling, comb and wire binding.It applies to individuals who generally work under direct supervision, converting and finishing off digitally printed products in a digital environment.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.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the printing field of work and include access to:

special purpose tools, and materials

industry software packages

trimmers

small guillotines

electronic staple machines

wire binding units.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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: 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 materials is checked and recorded
       
Element: Produce test copy
  • Materials to be used for the job are identified and organised correctly
  • 2.2 Equipment is set up and operated to produce a specified sample according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
  • Sample is inspected and/or tested to ensure it meets job specifications and enterprise standards
  • Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements
  • Adjustments are carried out according to product and equipment specifications
       
Element: Maintain finishing process
  • 3.1 Finishing is maintained according to WHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
  • Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
  • Finishing difficulties are anticipated and action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
  • Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
  • Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
  • Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures
       
Element: Identify and rectify problems and faults
  • Problems with finishing equipment are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and are consistent with operator's skill level
  • Finishing equipment operation is checked to ensure correct operation
       


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. Prepare for job

1.1 Job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system

1.2 Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage

1.3 Availability of all job related materials is checked and recorded

2. Produce test copy

2.1 Materials to be used for the job are identified and organised correctly

2.2 Equipment is set up and operated to produce a specified sample according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures

2.3 Sample is inspected and/or tested to ensure it meets job specifications and enterprise standards

2.4 Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements

2.5 Adjustments are carried out according to product and equipment specifications

3. Maintain finishing process

3.1 Finishing is maintained according to WHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures

3.2 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures

3.3 Finishing difficulties are anticipated and action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention

3.4 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures

3.5 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

3.6 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

3.7 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures

4. Identify and rectify problems and faults

4.1 Problems with finishing equipment are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

4.2 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and are consistent with operator's skill level

4.3 Finishing equipment operation is checked to ensure correct operation

Evidence of the ability to:

correctly set up and use binding and finishing equipment to produce finished, digitally printed products according to job specifications and within production timeframe

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

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

finish a digital product using TWO different types of binding and/or finishing

set up equipment and produce TWO bound and/or finished, digitally printed products (for each type of binding and/or finishing), according to manufacturer's and job specifications and enterprise procedures.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe work health and safety (WHS) factors to be addressed when adjusting machinery

name safety measures for setting up and operating finishing equipment

outline information about binding found in the job documentation or production control system

describe circumstances in which a machine needs to be adjusted

list factors that determine the correct binding technique for a job

discuss advantages and disadvantages of wire and comb binding

describe advantages and disadvantages of saddle and side stitching

nominate problems that may occur when folding a digitally printed job

describe effect heat may have on a digitally printed product

demonstrate correct cutting sequence and lay edges when trimming a job

identify grain direction and the effects of grain direction on finishing processes

discuss different types of finishing adhesives and their applications

list likely problems if equipment is not properly cleaned and maintained


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for job

1.1 Job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system

1.2 Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage

1.3 Availability of all job related materials is checked and recorded

2. Produce test copy

2.1 Materials to be used for the job are identified and organised correctly

2.2 Equipment is set up and operated to produce a specified sample according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures

2.3 Sample is inspected and/or tested to ensure it meets job specifications and enterprise standards

2.4 Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements

2.5 Adjustments are carried out according to product and equipment specifications

3. Maintain finishing process

3.1 Finishing is maintained according to WHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures

3.2 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures

3.3 Finishing difficulties are anticipated and action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention

3.4 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures

3.5 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

3.6 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

3.7 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures

4. Identify and rectify problems and faults

4.1 Problems with finishing equipment are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

4.2 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and are consistent with operator's skill level

4.3 Finishing equipment operation is checked to ensure correct operation

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 materials is checked and recorded 
Materials to be used for the job are identified and organised correctly 
2.2 Equipment is set up and operated to produce a specified sample according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures 
Sample is inspected and/or tested to ensure it meets job specifications and enterprise standards 
Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements 
Adjustments are carried out according to product and equipment specifications 
3.1 Finishing is maintained according to WHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures 
Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures 
Finishing difficulties are anticipated and action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention 
Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures 
Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 
Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures 
Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures 
Problems with finishing equipment are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 
4.2 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and are consistent with operator's skill level 
Finishing equipment operation is checked to ensure correct operation 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICPPRN286 - Finish a digital product
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