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.

Converting / finishing processes
Flat-bed or rotary die or forme cutting, embossing
Sequenced, multiple folding or gusseting
Collating / inserting of sheets or book sections, or reels (may include tabs, crimping) of varied form, weight or shape
Adhesive fastening (such as cold and hot melt gluing, taping) of substrates of varied form, weight or shape, eg hard case making, casing in, spine lining, multiple head and complex pattern gluing
Mechanical fastening (such as wire stitching, loop stitching) of substrates of varied form, weight or shape
Section sewing

Equipment
Either single process machines or multiple process machines

Complexity
At least one major process must be complex as defined in this unit or the appropriate set up unit

Shapes for die cutting / embossing
Complex, multiple shapes

Cutting units
A range of machines with dies, cutting formes and manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control

Folding units
A range of machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control

Collating units
A range of machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control

Fastening units
A range of machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control

In-line processes
Minor processes that are integral to this competency can include basic in-line operations such as numbering, date stamping and basic converting that do not in themselves constitute another defined unit of competency. Where a major in-line process is defined as a separate competency (eg printing or coating) it should be assessed as such

Substrate types
Range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, plastics and related films, corrugated board or metal

Substrate handling
Wide or narrow reel or large or small sheet or large or small book or section handling systems

Degree of autonomy
Working under limited supervision

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 complex converted or finished product involving complex die cutting, embossing, folding, collating or fastening according to job specifications and within the production timeframe
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Competency must be demonstrated on any converting or finishing equipment (whether involving one process or a sequence of processes)
Demonstrate all safety devices on the machine
On the chosen equipment TWO different complex jobs must be demonstrated preferably involving different types, sizes and weights 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
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.