Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to filter and pack ink and varnish products.
It applies to individuals who typically perform routine tasks under direct supervision to ensure quality standards are maintained. Individuals identify and select equipment and materials for the job and complete tasks according to defined procedures.
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 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 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 they are free from contamination |
3 Filter and pack product | 3.1 Product is filtered according to enterprise procedures and work health and safety (WHS) requirements 3.2 Product is sampled and tested according to enterprise procedures 3.3 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 or despatched according to job specifications |
4 Complete documentation | 4.1 Documentation is completed according to enterprise procedures |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
find, interpret and use information required to carry out tasks from various information sources
filter and pack ink/chemical products into TWO types of packaging container according to manufacturer’s and job specifications, health and safety requirements and enterprise procedures including:
selecting, checking and fitting filters and containers
carrying out quality checks during the filtering process
labelling and storing (or despatching) containers
completing required records.
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:
list relevant information sources and for each source briefly outline why it is needed
describe potential health hazards involved in the filtering and packing of products
list and briefly describe the enterprise policies and procedures for addressing health and environmental hazards
explain the safety equipment used during filtering and packing, and the purpose of each item
list and briefly describe the purpose of each of the listed used in the filtering and packing process:
pumps
filters
weighing scales
spatulas
cardboard
wax paper
vacuum pack systems
lifting/shifting devices
describe the requirements for:
the selection of packaging and storage containers including pails, tins, drums and bins
the selection of filter(s)
checks to be made when fitting the filter
checking the quality of the product (viscosity, skin forming) throughout the filter/pack process
the weighing methods that are used in the work area
outline problems and possible solutions for:
contaminants that can be present and how to eliminate these
extruding the product
describe the enterprise systems and processes for:
sampling/testing
labelling and storing the packed product.
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 ink manufacture field of work and include access to:
enterprise documents and policies and procedures
raw materials and consumables
filters and packaging containers
machines or equipment used to filter, pack and move materials or containers.
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, 1.2, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.3, 3.5, 4.1 | Establishes job requirements from documentation |
Writing | 3.4, 4.1 | Records required information on labels Completes information related to job outcomes in required format |
Numeracy | 3.3 | Uses basic mathematical processes to calculate and determine quantities of product |
Navigate the world of work | 2.2, 2.3, 3.1-3.4, 4.1 | Complies with legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures relevant to own role |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.4, 3.2, 3.5 | Follows clearly defined instructions and monitors own progress on tasks Makes routine decisions relevant to the immediate task in accordance with job requirements Responds to problems by referring to procedures and implementing required solutions |
Sectors
Ink Manufacture