Unit of competency Outline
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Produce cut (trimmed) product
Produce cut (trimmed) product
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCF224C
ICPCF224C
State Code
D3020
D3020
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce a knife trimmed product using a single or multiple knife trimmer or spine trimmer.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain operation of transportation system
- 1.1. Feeder is monitored and adjusted to ensure continuous and efficient feeding to the machine
- 1.2. Section pick-up and transport system is monitored and adjusted to ensure accurate and continuous sheet/section/book handling and efficient operation
- 1.3. Transfer systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure correct and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation
- 1.4. Substrate is added to the process according to job specifications
2. Maintain section delivery system
- 2.1. Delivery is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality and efficient product delivery
3. Maintain cutting (trimming) process
- 3.1. Knife condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample
- 3.2. Cutting pressures are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample
- 3.3. Registration of knife(s) is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample
4. Maintain production process
- 4.1. In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing processes are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample
- 4.2. Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
- 4.3. Production is maintained according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
- 4.4. Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications
- 4.5. Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
- 4.6. Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
- 4.7. Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
- 4.8. Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
- 4.9. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
5. Identify and rectify problems and faults
- 5.1. Problems in cutting (trimming) machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
- 5.2. Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and are consistent with operator's skill level
- 5.3. Cutting (trimming) machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
- 5.4. Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
- 5.5. Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
6. Conduct shutdown of production process
- 6.1. Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
- 6.2. Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with OHS requirements
- 6.3. Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
7. Clean machine
- 7.1. Knife(s), cutting sticks and machine bed are cleaned ready for next run
- 7.2. Cutting machine is disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
- 7.3. In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run
- 7.4. Section feed, transport and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
- 7.5. 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 types may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, plastics and related films, or metal
large or small book handling systems.
Cutting process may include:
single or multiple knife
manual or programmable 3- or 5-knife trimmers
spine trimmers.
Cutting units may include:
range of semi-automated, automated or computerised 3-knife trimmers and spine trimmers.
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 types may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, plastics and related films, or metal
large or small book handling systems.
Cutting process may include:
single or multiple knife
manual or programmable 3- or 5-knife trimmers
spine trimmers.
Cutting units may include:
range of semi-automated, automated or computerised 3-knife trimmers and spine trimmers.
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 accurately trimmed products within required production schedule timeframes
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
demonstrate all safety devices on the machine
use a three-knife trimming unit to complete THREE jobs of various types, sizes and thicknesses of substrate 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, for example:
ICPCF221C Set up and produce basic guillotined product
ICPCF235C Set up machine for basic rotary cutting
ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic).
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 accurately trimmed products within required production schedule timeframes
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
demonstrate all safety devices on the machine
use a three-knife trimming unit to complete THREE jobs of various types, sizes and thicknesses of substrate 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, for example:
ICPCF221C Set up and produce basic guillotined product
ICPCF235C Set up machine for basic rotary cutting
ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic).
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0283 | ICPCF224B | Produce cut (trimmed) product | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUO89 | ICPCBF224 | Produce cut (trimmed) product | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W766 | ICP20610 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Converting, Binding and Finishing) | Qualification |
| W761 | ICP20110 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General) | Qualification |
| W770 | ICP21010 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House) | Qualification |