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.

Range of processes
Applies to the development of complex new processes or the modification of existing complex processes based on significant judgement. Applies to the overall production process

Production context
Production processes and associated machines / equipment include those generally operating in the various sectors of the printing and graphic arts industry

Production schedules
Production schedules may apply to daily or production runs, including repetitive production runs, short runs and quick changes

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:

Recommend and implement new, more efficient production processes and troubleshoot problems within the production process that effect efficiency gains
Produce a portfolio that demonstrates that each element has been carried out. This should include records of standards and monitoring procedures and evidence that they are being effectively carried out
Production efficiencies are confirmed through discussions with senior management and review of workplace documentation
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

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:

BSBFLM509A Promote continuous improvement.