Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and plan for new, or to modify existing, operational or production processes.
It applies to individuals who perform a range of defined tasks relating to the printing and graphic arts industry, and may also provide some leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
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 production requirements | 1.1 Overall production schedule is examined to identify production requirements 1.2 Material requirements are identified according to production requirements 1.3 Current processes are identified in consultation with other staff |
2. Review customer order specifications | 2.1 Customer order specifications are obtained and examined 2.2 Supporting production data is examined 2.3 Production process to be used is determined based on information supplied in production plan |
3. Determine process operations | 3.1 Existing process operations are reviewed in consultation with management 3.2 Existing problems are clarified with team and customers 3.3 Work operations required are identified in consultation with team 3.4 Suitable machinery or equipment is identified in consultation with team 3.5 Cost and duration are estimated against production estimates 3.6 Recommendations on possible solutions are made and documented |
4. Determine production sequence | 4.1 Steps required for the process are identified 4.2 Material and equipment requirement lists are prepared and documented 4.3 Quality assurance steps and specifications are identified 4.4 Process steps are documented and clearly represented |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
produce a portfolio that includes documentation showing planning of operational processes (either a new process or modification of an existing process) in any ONE of pre-press, printing, screen printing, converting, binding and finishing, corrugating or laminating.
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:
Production requirements
summarise production plan information that will aid in determining a suitable production process
explain the relevance of production schedules, material requirements and customer requirements to process operations
describe the possible impacts of changes to process technology or product on existing production areas including:
whether existing machinery or equipment can be utilised
special provisions needed for new equipment or machinery
expected production life of equipment
Reviewing, testing and costing
explain the method used to review existing processes
explain the methods used to estimate costs and cost savings
explain the role of test and trials in identifying suitable processes
Determining production sequence
explain how steps for the process and equipment and material requirements are identified and documented
explain how quality assurance requirements are identified
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 Support field of work and include access to special purpose tools, equipment and materials.
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 | 1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.3 | Recognises relevant text within job specifications, plans and production data |
Writing | 1.1-1.3, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4 | Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation |
Oral Communication | 3.1-3.4 | Clearly explains requirements using language appropriate to audience and environment |
Numeracy | 3.5 | Uses basic mathematical calculations related to budget and workplace scheduling |
Interact with others | 3.2-3.4 | Cooperates with others as part of familiar routine activities, and contributes to specific activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability |
Get the work done | 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 3.2, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2 | Plans and organises tasks required to achieve outcomes, including acquiring necessary resources and workplace scheduling Takes responsibility for addressing predictable, and some less predictable, problems in familiar work contexts |
Sectors
Support