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Set up and produce hand-collated or -inserted product

Set up and produce hand-collated or -inserted product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCF245C
State Code
D3033
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to hand collate or insert product.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for job
  • 1.1. Job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
  • 1.2. Set-up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage
  • 1.3. Availability of all job related components is checked
  • 1.4. Collating/inserting system is set up according to job specifications
2. Conduct sample run
  • 2.1. Material to be used for sample is organised correctly
  • 2.2. Collating or inserting system is operated to produce a specified sample according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
3. Organise sample inspection and/or testing
  • 3.1. Sample is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.2. Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements
  • 3.3. Adjustment changes are carried out according to product specifications
4. Maintain production process
  • 4.1. Hand collating process is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample
  • 4.2. Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
  • 4.3. Production is maintained according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 4.4. Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
  • 4.5. Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
5. Clean work area at end of run
  • 5.1. Collating area is cleaned ready for next run
  • 5.2. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.3. Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 5.4. Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Collating/inserting process may include:
manual collating/inserting of sheets, book sections or other products of identical or varied form, weight, shape.
Substrate types may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, corrugated board, plastics and related films, or metal.
Substrate handling may include:
large or small sheet/sections.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 and produce hand collated and inserted product according to job specifications and within the production timeframe
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Set up and collate TWO different jobs (at least FIVE products, and if possible ONE sheet job and ONE section job) by hand according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.

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
Assessment off the job 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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0296 ICPCF245B Set up and produce hand-collated or -inserted product Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO63 ICPCBF245 Set up and produce hand-collated or inserted product Unit of competency