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 set up machines for a range of complex laminating processes within production timeframes. At least one machine used must be fully automated

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

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

competency must be demonstrated on any TWO of moisture, chemical and extrusion laminating. For each process set up a laminating machine (2 or more ply) to complete TWO jobs on different substrates and of different sizes (large/small formats including one in-line process) while demonstrating splicing techniques in minimum time according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria

demonstrate use of computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate.

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, for example:

ICPCF220C Produce basic converted or finished product.

Required skills

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

communication skills when organising laboratory testing of a sample

planning and organising when conducting a sample run

teamwork when assisting with the set up of major in-line units

using technology when adjusting the sheeter according to the job specifications

problem solving when interpreting test results and determining adjustment requirements

Required knowledge

information concerning laminating requirements that you would expect to find in the job documentation or production control system

interpretation of this information to ensure smooth workflow throughout the factory

elements that must be considered when planning a laminating sample

OHS areas that must be addressed when setting up these areas of the machine

webbing procedures commonly used in the transportation area

areas to consider when setting up the web control system

problem areas likely to be encountered setting up the sheeter

methods of splicing a web on the laminating process

OHS areas that must be addressed when setting up the laminating machine

checks to be made when setting up (and adjusting) the application system cylinder

checks to be made when setting up (and adjusting) the adhesive application system

factors that determine the setting of the binding pressures

important matters that are to be examined when setting the drying system

largest/smallest size sheet that can be processed on this machine

adapting the machine to facilitate smaller/larger stock

OHS areas that must be addressed when setting up these areas of the machine

in-line units that are available for the laminating process

OHS factors that should be considered before readjusting the machine

circumstances that the machine would need to be adjusted

quality aspects that should be considered in a completed laminating job

steps that should be taken to ensure that important features of the production control system are addressed

items to be checked against the client's sample

machine manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where they are kept and information that is included in these documents

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.

Adhesives may include:

range of one or two component adhesives used in complex laminating.

In-line process may include:

minor processes that are integral to this competency can include basic in-line operations such as perforating, numbering, slitting that do not in themselves constitute another defined unit of competency. Where a major in-line process is defined as a separate competency (eg flat-bed cutting, folding) it should be assessed as such.

Laminating process may include;

moisture, chemical and thermal cured, and extrusion process.

Laminating units may include:

range of manual, semi-automated, fully automated and computerised process control.

Substrate types may include:

range of absorbent and non-absorbent, transparent and non-transparent substrates within the major categories of paper, plastics and metals.

Substrate delivery may include:

wide and narrow reel handling systems.