Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, use and load digital media consumables such as printing substrates, inks and toners.
It applies to individuals who generally work under direct supervision and assist with digital production workflow including monitoring stock levels.
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. Identify and select consumables | 1.1 Required consumables are identified in consultation with appropriate personnel and in accordance with both job specifications and manufacturer’s guidelines 1.2 Consumables are appropriately selected for each individual job |
2. Use consumables | 2.1 Consumables are prepared and loaded according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer's and enterprise procedures and specifications 2.2 Identify and remove faulty products 2.3 Identify and rectify incorrect substrate usage |
3. Monitor storage of consumables and stock levels | 3.1 Monitor stock levels to enterprise requirements 3.2 Store consumables according to manufacturer’s specifications 3.3 Inform appropriate personnel of low stock levels and new orders placed |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
identify, use and store consumables used in a digital workflow
rectify incorrect substrate usage where applicable
remove faulty products
monitor stock levels of consumables within the workplace
safely prepare and load consumables
locate and use information relevant to the task from a variety of sources.
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:
explain all WHS factors to be addressed when using and loading consumables
identify all relevant manuals and safety documentation relevant to digital media consumables, including material safety data sheets (MSDS)
identify various consumables used in the digital sector and appropriately select correct product for each printing and/or finishing device
understand cause of printing faults which can occur due to poor storage of consumables and substrate misuse.
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 printing field of work and include access to:
special purpose tools, equipment and materials
digital media consumables
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, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, | Recognises and interprets text to establish job requirements from information contained within relevant procedures and specifications |
Writing | 3.2, 3.3 | Completes job documentation in a style appropriate to audience and purpose |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 2.1, 3.3 | Receives and passes on straightforward messages |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, | Recognises and follows explicit and implicit protocols including WHS requirements associated with own role |
Interact with others | 1.1, 2.1, 3.3 | Cooperates with others as part of familiar routine activities, and contributes to specific activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.3 | Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload including identifying and rectifying familiar problems Plans, identifies and assembles resources required to complete tasks |
Sectors
Printing