This unit requires the individual to produce either a flat-bed die cut or embossed product and then clean down equipment.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Maintain operation of reel (OR Element 2)

1.1. Reel stand and rewind reel are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient continuous operation and to maintain correct tension and to ensure no marks, blemishes or damage to finished product

1.2. Web control system is monitored and adjusted to ensure correct tension and accurate continuous positioning of the web for efficient operation

1.3. Substrate is added to and removed from the process according to job specifications

1.4. Sheeting section is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality and efficient product delivery

2. Maintain operation of sheet transportation system on sheet-fed machine (OR Element 1)

2.1. Feeder and delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure continuous and efficient feeding to machine

2.2. Sheet pick-up and transport system is monitored and adjusted to ensure accurate and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation

2.3. Transfer systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure correct and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation

2.4. Substrate is added to process according to job specifications

3. Maintain basic flat-bed cutting process

3.1. Cutting edge and knife condition are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample

3.2. Cutting pressures are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample

3.3. Registration of cutting devices and knife(s) is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample

3.4. Packing of cutting devices is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample

3.5. Basic in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing process(es) are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample

4. Maintain production process

4.1. Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule

4.2. Production is maintained according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures

4.3. Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications

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

4.5. Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention

4.6. Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures

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

4.8. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

5. Identify and rectify problems

5.1. Problems in cutting (flat-bed) machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

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

5.3. Cutting (flat-bed) machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation

6. Conduct shutdown of production process

6.1. Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures

6.2. Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with OHS requirements

6.3. Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

6.4. Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures

6.5. Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations

7. Clean flat-bed cutting machine at end of run

7.1. Cutting devices and knife(s) are cleaned or replaced ready for next run

7.2. Cutting devices are sharpened

7.3. Machine bed is cleaned ready for next run

7.4. Cutting units are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run

7.5. In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run

7.6. Reel feed, transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run

7.7. Sheet feed, transport and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run

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

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery

communication skills when reading and interpreting job specifications and completing workplace documentation

planning and organising by correctly organising the materials to be used

teamwork by maintaining operations with fellow workers

using technology by adjusting machine devices and transportation systems

problem solving by interpreting test results and adjusting the machine as required

Required knowledge

OHS factors that must be considered when setting up and/or operating machine transport systems

areas of the reel stand that should be monitored to ensure trouble-free operation

area of the web control system that should be adjusted to maintain correct web tension

OHS factors that must be considered when setting up and/or operating machine delivery systems

checks needed when substrate is removed from the machine

OHS factors that must be considered when maintaining the cutting process

indicators that demand the replacement of a knife

pressure adjustment

OHS factors that must be considered when problem solving on the machine maintaining the cutting process

checks needed when packing cutting devices

procedure for correcting common machine faults

OHS factors that must be considered when conducting machine shutdown procedures

checksneeded when waste is removed from the machine and surrounding area for disposal or recycling

checksneeded during machine shutdown procedures?

checks needed when the cutting devices or knives are cleaned or replaced ready for the next run

areas of the machine that require cleaning at the end of the run

production records that need to be kept or written up

machine manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where they are kept

information that is included in these documents

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 following is essential:

correctly produce either a flat-bed die cut or embossed product with different types and sizes of substrate and design of finished patterns according to job specifications and within the production timeframe

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

competency must be demonstrated on EITHER flat-bed die cutting OR embossing. For either process produce TWO jobs with different types and sizes of substrate and design of finished patterns according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria

demonstrate use of computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate

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.

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, for example:

ICPSU201C Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine

ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine

ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic)

ICPCF225C Set up machine for basic flat-bed die cutting or embossing.

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.

Substrate handling may include:

wide or narrow reel or large or small sheet handling systems.

Cutting process may include:

flat-bed die

forme cutting

embossing.

In-line processes may include:

minor processes that are integral to this competency can include basic in-line operations such as perforating, numbering, slitting that do not in themselves constitute another defined unit of competency. Where a major in-line process is defined as a separate competency (eg flat-bed cutting, folding) it should be assessed as such.

Flat-bed cutting units may include:

a range of machines with dies or cutting and manual, semi-automated fully automated or computerised process control.

Shapes may include:

simple or single shapes.

Substrate types may include:

range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, plastics and related films, or metal.

Unit sector

Converting, Binding and Finishing

This unit contains employability skills.