Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up a machine for a range of laminating processes, including laminating reel to reel, sheet to reel and reel to sheet.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 components is checked |
2. Set up delivery systems | 2.1 Delivery systems are set up and adjusted according to job instructions |
3. Set up laminating machine | 3.1 Application system cylinder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications 3.2 Adhesive application system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications 3.3 Binding pressures are set and adjusted according to job specifications 3.4 Drying system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications |
4. Set up in-line units | 4.1 Minor in-line printing/converting/binding units are set up for basic processes and adjusted according to machine requirements and job specifications 4.2 Assistance is given in set-up of major in-line printing/converting/binding units |
5. Conduct sample run | 5.1 Raw material to be used for sample is organised correctly 5.2 Machine is set up and operated to produce a specified sample according to work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 5.3 Sample is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures 5.4 Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements 5.5 Adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specifications |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of Knowledge
Assessment Conditions
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 3.1-3.4, 4.1, 5.2, 5.5 | Recognises and evaluates text to establish job requirements |
Oral Communication | 4.2 | Participates effectively in spoken interactions to confirm or clarify understanding |
Navigate the world of work | 5.2, 5.3 | Complies with legislative requirements and follows organisational policies and procedures relevant to own role |
Interact with others | 4.2 | Cooperates with others as part of familiar routine activities, and contributes to specific activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.3, 3.1-3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1-5.5 | Determines priorities and sequences steps involved in clearly defined tasks Implements actions as per instructions, making slight adjustments if necessary Plans, identifies and assembles resources required to complete tasks Follows routine procedures for using digital technology by reading data from electronic monitoring and control systems |
Range Statement
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Delivery systems MUST include EITHER: | reel OR sheet. |
Setting up and adjusting MUST include EITHER: | unwind and rewind reels webbing procedures and web control systems splicing/joining reels sheeter OR feeder sheet/section pick-up and transportation system transfer system. |
Sectors
Converting, Binding and Finishing