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.

Cutting process
Single or multiple knife, manual or programmable 3- or 5-knife trimmers and spine trimmers

Cutting units
Range of semi-automated, automated or computerised 3- or 5-knife trimmers and spine trimmers

Substrate types
Range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, plastics

Substrate handling
Large or small sheet handling systems

Degree of autonomy
Working to defined procedures under limited supervision

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:

Correctly set up trimming machines 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
Demonstrate all safety devices on the machine
Book block trimmer OR single section copy trimmer (3-knife section gather / stitch / trim) OR
Single section copy trimmer (1- or 3-knife multiple flat sheet gather / fold / stitch / trim) OR
5-knife trimmer
on TWO occasions using: different grammage or thickness of section or books AND different size alterations (eg A4 to A5)
Apply these operations 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

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

ICPSU202B Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSU207B Prepare machine for operation (basic).