Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up a machine to cut and add patches during the manufacture of envelopes.
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. Calibrate and adjust settings | 1.1 All details required for the job are checked and confirmed against job specifications 1.2 Correct materials are checked and available for the job 1.3 Adhesives are selected that are appropriate for the substrate, application process and machine 1.4 Work area is made safe and prepared for production according to safety requirements 1.5 Window cutting and patch unit settings are set according to job specifications 1.6 Measurement settings are checked thoroughly against job specifications before production is commenced 1.7 Window position and size are set to meet requirements to ensure the machine runs efficiently and safely 1.8 Wastage is monitored, kept to a minimum and correctly disposed of according to enterprise quality standards 1.9 Process is monitored to maintain quality and identify opportunities for improvement |
2. Confirm quality | 2.1 A sample is produced and checked for conformance with quality standards, and adjustments made if required 2.2 Efficiency, quality and output rate of production run are monitored for problems, and any deficiencies resolved 2.3 Any machine faults are reported to appropriate responsible person 2.4 Locations of all emergency shutdown buttons and triggers are known |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
set up window cutting and patching units and produce a clean window cut with correct gum position, even level patch size and position, according to job specifications, enterprise procedures and performance criteria, and within the production timeframe
demonstrate all safety devices on the machine.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
describe correct procedures for set-up according to health and safety and workplace requirements
explain factors that determine selection of materials and adhesives
explain enterprise procedures for quality standards, reporting faults and emergencies
identify principles of envelope manufacture and setting window cutting and patching units
list common faults associated with window cutting and patching.
Assessment Conditions
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 converting, binding and finishing field of work and include access to relevant facilities and envelope manufacturing equipment with window cutting and patching units.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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, 1.5, 1.6 | Recognises and interprets text to establish job requirements from information contained within relevant procedures and specifications |
Writing | 2.3 | Records information related to outcomes of job according to organisational requirements |
Oral Communication | 2.3 | Speaks clearly using appropriate vocabulary, tone and pace to report faults and discrepancies |
Navigate the world of work | 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 2.1, 2.4 | Complies with legislative requirements and follows organisational policies and procedures relevant to own role, particularly with respect to workplace safety and emergency procedures |
Interact with others | 2.3 | Follows accepted practices and protocols for reporting issues to supervisors |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.8, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2 | Determines priorities and sequences steps involved in clearly defined, routine tasks Implements actions as per instructions, monitoring results and making adjustments if necessary Plans, identifies and assembles resources required to complete tasks |
Sectors
Converting, Binding and Finishing