ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Apply knowledge of printing industry

1.1 Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly

1.2 New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required

1.3 Trends within printing industry are monitored, on an ongoing basis, to inform personal work practices

2. Apply knowledge of government Acts and regulations

2.1 Basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are applied

3. Identify categories of ink manufacturing sector and enterprise products and services

3.1 Scope of ink manufacturing sector, its products, services and client or supplier profile are identified

3.2 Enterprise products and services, their characteristics and their end use, specifically with regard to printing industry, are identified

3.3 Printing processes and procedures and their implication for ink manufacture are used to inform decisions about ink usage

4. Identify enterprise processes and procedures

4.1 Manufacturing processes and quality control procedures for ink, coating, varnish, resin, or chemical production are identified and used to inform decisions about ink usage

4.2 Raw material, intermediate and final product testing and recording procedures within enterprise are identified and applied in personal work practices

4.3 Product research and development capacity and opportunities are identified and explored for professional development and enterprise purposes

5. Apply knowledge of testing procedures

5.1 Appropriate testing procedures for each stage of product manufacture are described and evaluated, and improvements applied where required

5.2 Workplace quality assurance procedures are applied in workplace

5.3 Procedures for developing and testing formulae for new product, with reference to end use and capability and suitability of manufacturing processes, are described and applied in workplace

Skill

Performance Criteria

Description

Reading

1.3, 4.2, 4.3

Researches and comprehends information in a range of text types from various sources

Recognises and interprets text to establish the job requirements from information in procedures and specifications

Writing

4.2

Completes workplace documents accurately

Oral Communication

1.1, 5.1, 5.3

Uses appropriate vocabulary, including technical language relevant to role and context

Numeracy

3.3

Interprets and analyses a range of mathematical information that is used in familiar and routine tasks

Navigate the world of work

1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.3

Maintains knowledge of the printing industry required for current role

Complies with legislative requirements and follows organisational policies and procedures relevant to own role

Get the work done

1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.3

Determines priorities and sequences the steps involved in clearly defined, familiar tasks, and identifies and assembles the resources required

Makes decisions by evaluating benefits, costs, risks and feasibility from a broad range of perspectives

Recognises the potential of new approaches to enhance work practices

Responds to predictable problems and implements standard or logical solutions related to the role in the immediate work environment

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world