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 new processes or the modification of existing processes based on known and documented changes to process technology or product. Applies to a part of the overall production process

Enterprise procedures
Carried out according to established organisational practices and processes and following instructions as to approach. Plan is developed according to accepted organisation practice and procedures
Work for the process element is planned over the specified time frame taking into account resources required and available
Process plan establishes detailed steps required and milestones against which progress can be checked

Degree of autonomy
Applies to personnel who supervise employees

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

Effective planning or modification of production processes
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Produce a portfolio that includes paperwork showing planning of operational processes in any ONE of pre-press, printing, screen printing, converting, binding and finishing, corrugating or laminating, 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

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.