Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Mailing procedures
Job could be mailed or returned to client

Materials
Printed multiple or single inserts and envelopes, water for gluing

Mail type
Full rate, National pre-sort, DPID

Sections
Hoppers, folders, inserters, folders, accumulator, sealers, exit conveyors

Machine
Intelligent in-line cut sheet form feeder, folder and inserter

Machinery consumables
Stacker wheels, belts, suckers, gripper arms, water brush, OMR readers, bar code readers, adjustments to a double detector

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

Safely set up, operate and monitor an in-line mail machine and rectify any faults with productions. This will be done with minimum downtime
Demonstrate all safety devices on the machine
The individual will set up and complete a job that includes multiple inserts and rectify any routine production problems that occur, with minimum downtime
Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

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
An in-line cut sheet form feeder, folder and inserter

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

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICPSU243B Reconcile process outputs