Operate and monitor machines (basic)

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICPSUP208, 'Operate and monitor machines (basic)'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate and monitor machines (basic)' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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. Operate and monitor delivery systems

1.1 Job sheets or equivalent instructions are interpreted correctly

1.2 Delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient and continuous operation and avoid damage to finished product

1.3 Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job instructions

1.4 Need for major adjustment to process is identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise operating procedures

2. Maintain and monitor production process

2.1 Production process is operated and monitored in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise specifications and planned daily schedule

2.2 Product is monitored and minor adjustments are made to ensure quality of output is maintained

2.3 Need for major adjustments to process is identified and reported to appropriate person according to operating procedure

2.4 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures within defined work area

2.5 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

3. Conduct shutdown of production process

3.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures

3.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements

3.3 Unused materials are stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise operating procedures

3.4 Used plates, cutting and other devices are removed and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise operating procedures

3.5 All product is removed from operating area according to enterprise procedures and WHS standards

3.6 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person, according to enterprise procedures

3.7 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations

4. Clean and wash up machine at end of run

4.1 Machine units, as relevant to process, are cleaned ready for next run

4.2 Inking/gluing/coating system, if used in process, is washed ready for next run, and waste is disposed of according to enterprise and regulatory requirements

4.3 In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing/coating units are cleaned ready for next run

4.4 Feed, transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICPSUP208 appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICP20115 - Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
  • ICP30515 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
  • ICP30715 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing)
  • ICP31315 - Certificate III in Print Manufacturing
  • ICP31215 - Certificate III in Printing