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.

winding/re-winding
water marking
perforating
slitting and cutting
embossing
laminating
folding
printing
bonding
core making
wrapping and packing
storing and dispatching
storage area or warehouse

parent roll/reel
shrink and stretch wraps
pallets
sheet paper
labelling and stencilling
wrap paper
customer rolls
boxes
polythene wrap
glues
cartons
strapping
printing inks
shippers
reams
signs and labels
core board
scent
unitised pallets
rolls
strapping
compressed air

reels and winding equipment
wrapping/packing equipment
guillotine, knives, cutting equipment
conveying systems
variety of finishing and converting
mechanical handling equipment
processes equipment (manual, motorised)
flexographic printing equipment
overhead cranes
scales
roll grab attachments
warehousing equipment

relevant endorsed licences
enterprise policies, procedures and guidelines
OH&S and environmental requirements (state and commonwealth)
quality assurance requirements
oil/chemical spills and disposal guidelines

production schedules
warehousing schedules
work orders
dispatch documentation
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
customer orders
quality assurance documentation (eg. ISO 9002)
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

as per site agreement
operator maintenance schedules
maintenance supplies


roll density
core slippage
damaged packaging
reel hardness
core size
colour matching
bulk
core strength
sheet size
roll appearance
print quality
cut quality
MD & CD tensiles
core scenting
packaged product
stretch
roll size
perforations
product identification
warehousing records

warehousing control systems
computer monitoring
computer data entry and retrieval
electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic process controls
PLC controls

warehousing manager/coordinator
internal/external customers and suppliers
maintenance services
team members
production/services co-ordinator

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 in this unit
Explains finishing/converting systems and processes.
Explains start-up and shutdown procedures.
Interprets customer requirements and work instructions.
Explains product types and quality requirements.
Explains plant and systems capabilities and limits.
Operates and adjusts plant and equipment operation.
Describes cause and effect of adjustments.
Explains types, function and purpose of alarms and monitoring devices.
Explains causes and effects of system faults and rectification requirements.
Uses visual inspection techniques.
Uses computer/keyboard for data entry and retrieval.
Communicates effectively with individuals/teams.
Operates equipment consistently to specifications and within enterprise time expectations.
Maintains product quality.
Minimises waste throughout production runs.
Identifies and handles operating problems in accordance with SOP.
Enters and extracts data from computers, where applicable.
Works harmoniously with other personnel.
Maintains work area in a clean and hazard free condition.
Inspects and maintains equipment/systems to specification.
Works within OH&S, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices.