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.

Supervision
The work is carried out under minimal supervision, exercising initiative and judgement with discretion. Occasional supervision of the work of other personnel may be required

Machines
The operation may apply to a complex machine, various types of machines or all the machinery in a work area. Complex machines include those with electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic or robotics technology

Inks / coatings
Range of standard and specialty inks and specialty finishes such as wax, embossing, foils

Printing process
All printing processes ie lithographic, flexographic, gravure, relief polymer mechanical printing

Cutting units
Range of semi-automatic and automatic folding, collating and inserting units, in-line or off-line operation

Substrate types
Range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, corrugated board, plastics and related films, or metal

Substrate handling
Wide and narrow reel and large and small sheet handling systems

Maintenance procedures
Should meet manufacturer's specifications and requirements

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 performing basic machine maintenance
Carry out routine maintenance on any TWO pieces of equipment or systems, satisfying job, workplace and statutory requirements 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

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
basic production machines

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.