This unit requires the individual to filter and pack ink and varnish products.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Read and interpret job requirements from documentation

1.1. Product to be filtered is identified from job specifications

1.2. Type/size of packing container is identified from job specifications

2. Set up for filtering and packing

2.1. Filtering requirements are identified from job specifications

2.2. The correct filter is selected and fitted according to enterprise procedures

2.3. Appropriate packaging containers are identified and selected according to job specifications

2.4. Containers are checked to ensure that they are free from contamination

3. Filter and pack product

3.1. Product is filtered according to enterprise procedures and OHS requirements

3.2. Product is sampled and tested according to enterprise procedures

3.3. The correct amount of approved product is tinned off according to enterprise procedures

3.4. Container is correctly labelled according to enterprise procedures

3.5. Packed product is stored/despatched according to job specifications

4. Complete documentation

4.1. Documentation is completed according to enterprise procedures

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communicating ideas and information by completing documentation according to enterprise procedures

collecting, analysing and organising information by sampling and testing product according to quality standards

planning and organising activities by setting up for filtering according to job specifications

teamwork when completing the packing in association with fellow workers

mathematical ideas and techniques by identifying correctly sized containers

problem-solving skills by selecting the correct filter

use of technology by using filtering equipment

Required knowledge

potential health hazards involved in the filtering and packing of products

pollution and environmental issues that need to be considered when working with ink/chemical products

enterprise policies and procedures that are in place to deal with OHS and environmental hazards

safety equipment that is required and what do you need to check when fitting and using it

details that are required for the correct selection of packaging containers

details that are required for the correct selection of filter(s)

factors that determine the selection of filters

checks to be made when fitting the filter

contaminants that can be present and how are they eliminated

maintenance of quality of the product (viscosity, skin forming) throughout the filter/pack process

sampling/testing procedures

problems that may occur in extruding the product and how are they overcome

weighing methods that are used in the work area

system that is in place for labelling and storage of packed product

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

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 filter and pack ink and varnish products according to job specifications

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

filter and pack ink/chemical products into TWO types of packaging container using the correct filtering procedures according to manufacturer's and job specifications, OHS requirements, 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. 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.

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.

Enterprise procedures may include:

Range of enterprise procedures within defined work area as documented in enterprise procedures (SOPs).

Containers may include:

Range of packaging containers including pails, tins, drums, bins.

OHS may include:

Includes relevant legislation, regulations and enterprise policies/guidelines.

Documentation may include:

Range of work instructions including formulae, job dockets, work sheets, enterprise procedures (SOPs), manufacturing orders (MOs), specifications, labels, coding systems, material safety data sheets, and computer entry requirements.

may include:

Filtering and packing of product is typically performed by operators working under supervision to ensure that quality standards are maintained.

Machines/equipment may include:

Machines/equipment/materials may include pumps, filters, weighing scales, spatulas, cardboard, wax paper, vacuum pack systems, and lifting/shifting devices.

Unit sector

Ink Manufacture

This unit contains Employability Skills