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Produce complex sequenced or multiple folded product

Produce complex sequenced or multiple folded product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCF342C
State Code
D3058
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
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce complex folded product.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain reel transportation system (OR Element 2)
  • 1.1. Reel stand is monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient continuous operation
  • 1.2. Web control system is monitored and adjusted to ensure correct tension and accurate continuous positioning of the web for efficient operation
  • 1.3. Substrate is added to the process according to job specifications
2. Maintain sheet transportation system (OR Element 1)
  • 2.1. Feeder and delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure continuous and efficient feeding to machine
  • 2.2. Sheet pick-up and transport system is monitored and adjusted to ensure accurate and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation
  • 2.3. Transfer systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure correct and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation
  • 2.4. Substrate is added to the process according to job specifications
3. Maintain production process
  • 3.1. Registration and squareness of fold are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample
  • 3.2. Basic in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing process(es) are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample
  • 3.3. Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
  • 3.4. Production is maintained according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 3.5. Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications
  • 3.6. Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.7. Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
  • 3.8. Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.9. Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.10. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify problems and faults
  • 4.1. Problems in folding (sequenced/multiple) machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.2. Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and are consistent with operator's skill level
  • 4.3. Folding (sequenced/multiple) machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
  • 4.4. Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.5. Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
5. Conduct shutdown of production process
  • 5.1. Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.2. Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with OHS requirements
  • 5.3. Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
6. Clean folding (single/ continuous) machine at end of run
  • 6.1. Folding units are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.2. In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.3. Reel feed and transportation systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.4. Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures
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.
Substrate handling may include:
wide or narrow reel or large or small sheet handling systems.
In-line processes may include:
minor processes that are integral to this competency can include basic in-line operations such as perforating, numbering, slitting that do not in themselves constitute another defined unit of competency. Where a major in-line process is defined as a separate competency (eg flat-bed cutting, folding) it should be assessed as such.
Folding process may include:
single, parallel or continuous folding.
Foldingunits may include:
a range of machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control.
Substrate types may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, plastics and related films, or metal.
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:
produce a complex single or continuous folded product that meets the job specifications, production timeframes and quality standards
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
produce TWO jobs (if possible using different sizes and weights of substrate) EITHER with a single fold to run continuously OR a single quire fold on a sheet gather/stitch/fold/trim machine OR an automatic web-fed machine to achieve a single fold, according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria
demonstrate use of computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate.

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.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0321 ICPCF342B Produce complex sequenced or multiple folded product Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO77 ICPCBF342 Produce complex sequenced or multiple folded product Unit of competency