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:

prepare and pack TWO lots of printed or other paper product following correct procedures, job and workplace specifications and the listed Performance Criteria

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

product is correctly packed and labelled where necessary with no damage occurring to product due to packing

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

resources and product to pack.

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

collecting, analysing and organising information by collecting/receiving and checking finished job against job specifications

problem-solving skills by identifying defects, irregularities and discrepancies and taking action according to enterprise procedures

communication of ideas and information by labelling packaged goods according to enterprise procedures

planning and organisingactivities by performing safely and efficiently fanning, knock up and splitting of product to ensure ease of use in next stage

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by checking and weighing packaged goods

use of technology by using pallet wrapping equipment

Required knowledge

wrapping and packing materials and methods

OHS regulations on packaged goods

type of packaging determined

type of transport or destination have a bearing on the wrapping and packing method

number of units to be wrapped in each parcel

details need to be recorded on dispatching labels, and why

recorded of details when dispatching

shipping documentation

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.

Enterprise procedures may include:

range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.

Product types may include:

range of products within the major categories of mail, security mail, paper, pressure sensitive material, board, corrugated board, plastics and related films.

Packaging techniques may include:

various methods and equipment used in wrapping and packing of printed and printing related products.

Chemical type may include:

chemicals and solvents commonly used for the reclamation of screens.

Type of inspection may include:

various types of inspection techniques (i.e. 100%, random, periodic or continuous in-line inspection).

Quality standards may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.