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.

Machines
Range of stack, in-line configuration and central impression printing machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control. Machines can incorporate one or more in-line process operations in addition to the conventional printing processes

Design
The in-line process or operation forms an integral part of the product being produced and would enhance, give a specific shape or provide additional features to the work. The combination of print intricacy and in-line features would be considered to be complex

In-line processes
Processes that are integral to this competency may include in-line operations such as:
Numbering
Perforating
Slitting
Embossing
Cutting and creasing
Thermal transfer
Scoring / top cutting
Die cutting / stripping
Gluing
Sprocket hole punching
Over printing
Ink jet

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

Substrate handling
Wide and narrow reel- and sheet-fed systems

Image carrier
A device where the selected areas and surface are prepared in such a way as to transfer ink or image to the substrate

Additional units
Includes any ancillary unit that is used in the production of the printed product eg dampening units, ink pumps, tanks and hoses

Degree of autonomy
Working independently in consultation with others

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:

Set up and monitor in-line printing operations that would tend to be complex in nature and incorporated into other printing processes
Set up and monitor one or more in-line processes on TWO occasions according to job specifications, enterprise procedures and the Performance Criteria
Evidence for assessment can be gathered from a combination of activities of a number of units of competency

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
reel or sheet-fed machine that incorporates an in-line process or operation described in the Range Statement

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.