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.

Types of machine
Semi-automatic and computerised machines relative to the industry sector

Drying / curing units
Manual drying racks, mechanical dryers or UV curing units

Complexity
One- or two-colour jobs

Degree of autonomy
Working under supervision to previously defined procedures to ensure production requirements are met

Enterprise procedures
Tasks must be performed according to enterprise procedures

Quality standards
Should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards

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:

Correctly produce screen prints using semi-automatic machines according to job specifications
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Produce TWO different one- or two-colour print runs using a semi-automatic machine 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.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICPSU202B Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSU208B Operate and monitor machines (basic)
ICPSP351B Prepare machine and drying / curing unit
any basic set up units.