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Operate addressing machine

Operate addressing machine

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCF204C
State Code
D3009
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate an addressing machine.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for job
  • 1.1. Job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation or process control system
  • 1.2. Job is signed off by printers and ready for mailing procedures
  • 1.3. The materials are checked and in correct order for the job and all sheets are in the correct position for bar code scanning if required
  • 1.4. Blades are sharp and correctly fitted and water for gluing is available
  • 1.5. All tracks and conveyor belts are clean and clear
  • 1.6. Work area is safe and ready for production according to safety requirements
2. Monitor operation
  • 2.1. Machine is jogged to ensure correct positioning and hopper feed operation
  • 2.2. All units are monitored to ensure optimum operation
  • 2.3. Mail is monitored to ensure it moves efficiently through the machine
  • 2.4. Materials are checked and hoppers reloaded as required
  • 2.5. Adjustments are made when the quality standards are not met
  • 2.6. Quality is monitored according to job specifications
  • 2.7. The number of spoils are documented according to enterprise procedures
3. Identify and rectify problems
  • 3.1. Sequence, placement or gluing errors are identified and changes made to guides or on the console as required
  • 3.2. Tracks, conveyors and gluer are cleaned and cleared if lags and jams occur
  • 3.3. Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.4. Wastage is monitored, kept to a minimum and correctly disposed of according to enterprise quality standards
4. Pack mail
  • 4.1. Addressed mail is unloaded and checked for quality
  • 4.2. Completed packages are packed into labelled trays and Australia Post labels are affixed according to job specifications
  • 4.3. Sequence numbers and postcodes are in correct pre-sort order ensuring job continuity
  • 4.4. The job is reconciled and documented and supervisor is notified if job does not reconcile
  • 4.5. The machine is cleared and stock put away
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.
Mailing procedures may include:
job could be mailed or returned to client.
Materials may include:
Cheshire labels
gummed labels that can be used on a Cheshire machine
water or glue.
Machine may include:
Cheshire machine.
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:
ensure addresses are affixed securely and in the correct position and any production problems are fixed with minimum downtime
demonstrate all safety devices on the machine
the individual must complete TWO entire jobs within enterprise accepted timeframes
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
access to a Cheshire labelling machine.

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, for example:
ICPSU243C Reconcile process outputs.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0272 ICPCF204B Operate addressing machine Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN52 ICPCBF204 Operate addressing machine Unit of competency