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.
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Application of knowledge of the materials, equipment and process sufficient to recognise out of specification products, process problems and materials faults.
Knowledge of organisation procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.
Knowledge of and skills in the operation of printing equipment and main components sufficient for consistent production of quality products including:
operation of process equipment and components
production workflow sequences and materials demand
reasons for checking process control panels and reporting readings which do not conform to the work instructions
approved hazard control and safety procedures
use PPE in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and cleanup
safely handle products and materials
read relevant safety information and apply safety precautions appropriate to the task
potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product
waste management and importance of reusing non-conforming products wherever possible
correct selection and use of equipment, materials, processes and procedures
plan own work, including predicting consequences and identifying improvements
monitor equipment operation and product quality
identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance
identify and describe own role and role of others involved directly in the process
identify factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies
pause or shut down equipment in abnormal circumstances
explain the effect of unauthorised or emergency shutdown in relation to safety and production requirements
distinguish between possible causes of routine faults such as: incorrect printing ink; incorrect quantity of ink; variations in/contamination of ink and or surface to be printed; equipment faults; mould/ die/tool damage; variations in ambient conditions such as temperature and humidity; machine failure.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information as provided to operators.
Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms.
Basic numeracy is required, eg to determine that two 25 kg bags are needed to make up a requirement for 50 kg.
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to operators working either independently or as part of a work team.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures means all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
process equipment and its major components
hand tools used in the this process
material loading equipment used for loading of raw materials
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include
spills
dusts/vapours
slip and fall
hazardous substances particularly solvents and flammables
moving equipment
manual handling hazards.
Problems
'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:
printing equipment malfunction
variations in process conditions such as temperature, humidity variations in materials or surface preparation/condition or contamination of materials/surface to be printed
printing equipment damage
print register.
routine product faults such as unclear/incomplete printing, colour variation, drying time variation
printing machine malfunction
variations in materials/surface to be printed and/or contamination of materials/surface.
Variables
Key variables to be monitored include
printing time cycles
types of printing media
surface checking and preparation
location of print media on product.
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