Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Ink, stencil and frametypes may include:
ink systems, stencil and frame types in common use in specific industry sectors.
Chemical type may include:
chemicals and solvents commonly used for the reclamation of screens.
Enterprise procedures may include:
tasks must be performed according to enterprise procedures and OHS requirements.
Mesh type may include:
all types of mesh material, thread counts, thicknesses, colours and weaves used in specific industry sectors.
Tension measurement techniques may include:
various different tension measurement techniques in common use in specific industry sectors.
Degree of autonomy may include:
working under supervision to previously defined procedures to ensure production requirements are met.
Quality standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.

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:
reclaim screens, preferably of different mesh and stencil types commonly used in the industry, using manual techniques, according to job specifications
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
reclaim THREE screens, preferably of different mesh and stencil types commonly used in the workplace, using manual techniques, according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.
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:
skills and knowledge are demonstrated in a range of situations and in an environment that realistically reflects the workplace
access to a range of relevant tools, equipment, materials, resources and documentation used when reclaiming screens in the printing industry
application of the most current workplace procedures, processes and techniques used in the printing industry.

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.