This unit requires the individual to produce hand collated or inserted product.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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

1.4. Collating/inserting system is set up according to job specifications

2. Conduct sample run

2.1. Material to be used for sample is organised correctly

2.2. Collating or inserting system is operated to produce a specified sample according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures

3. Organise sample inspection and/or testing

3.1. Sample is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures

3.2. Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements

3.3. Adjustment changes are carried out according to product specifications

4. Maintain production process

4.1. Hand collating process is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample

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

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

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

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

5. Clean work area at end of run

5.1. Collating area is cleaned ready for next run

5.2. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

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

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

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery

communication skills when adjusting production in consultation with clients and reading and interpreting job specifications from job documentation or production control systems

planning and organising sample inspection and/or testing

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with fellow workers

using technology by readjusting the collating system

problem solving by anticipating production difficulties through preventive action

Required knowledge

important information concerning this task that would be found on the production control job ticket

steps that should be taken to ensure that the important features of the production control system are followed

production records that need to be kept or written up

information that should be included in this reporting procedure and why

ergonomic and OHS factors that should be considered when setting up the job to facilitate ease of operation

facilities that are available to assist with the picking up of product by hand

precautions that should be taken when handling NCR paper

methods that can be used to separate finished sets of product

assistance to open of sections to be inserted

adjustment that should be made to the set up to facilitate a two- or three-person operation

printed images on sections that ensure correct sequencing

how these images assure the correct sequence of sections

steps that should be taken to ensure that important features of the production control system are followed

areas of the finished product that should be inspected

steps that should be taken if the test sample is incorrect

processing remaining sheets (overs) at the completion of the job

manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task, wherekept and 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 set up and produce hand collated and inserted product according to job specifications and within the production timeframe

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

Set up and collate TWO different jobs (at least FIVE products, and if possible ONE sheet job and ONE section job) by hand according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.

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

Assessment off the job 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.

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.

Collating/inserting process may include:

manual collating/inserting of sheets, book sections or other products of identical or varied form, weight, shape.

Substrate types may include:

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

Substrate handling may include:

large or small sheet/sections.

Unit sector

Converting, Binding and Finishing

This unit contains employability skills.