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.

Print processes
Any processes in pre-press, press, finishing, screen printing

Scope of scheduling
Applies to the scheduling for a single small production work unit or production cell, or workstation or work unit; or a single production process where there are only a small number of constraints or variables. The scheduling applies to only a part of the overall production process

Degree of autonomy
Initiative and judgement must be demonstrated

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:

Effectively scheduling production for a small work unit
Produce a portfolio that shows all appropriate paperwork for one month's scheduling according to the listed Performance Criteria for a single small production unit in pre-press, printing, screen printing, converting or finishing
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.