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.

Degree of autonomy
Work is undertaken according to organisational procedures and in consultation with others to ensure production requirements are met

Types of systems
Computer systems used in the printing industry

Types of applications
Software used in the printing industry, including: typesetting, image manipulation, page layout, word processing, database, spreadsheet, production control and monitoring applications

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

Correctly perform basic functions on a stand alone computer / terminal using industry software
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Use a stand alone computer / terminal with at least TWO software applications relevant to the printing industry to perform a variety of computing functions, access and save files, according to the listed Performance Criteria
Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

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
a stand alone computer or terminal

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.