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.

Work environment
The competencies apply to personnel who have access to working in a laboratory situation with appropriate equipment and resources
The work environment application relates to working under minimal supervision exercising initiative and judgement with discretion

Degree of autonomy
Occasional supervision of other personnel may be required

Record keeping
Record keeping procedures may involve independent and varied keyboard operations

Colour matching systems
Use of visual and computer diagnostic systems

Inks / coatings
Range of inks / coatings used in 3-4 or more colour printing and specialty finishes such as laminates, embossing, foils, carbon

Range of machines
Range of pre-press, printing, converting, binding and finishing processes

Substrate types
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 large and small sheet handling systems

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:

Correct performance of laboratory tests for quality of materials and products. The correct disposal of chemicals and waste according to enterprise procedures and OHS standards
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Produce a portfolio showing completed paperwork for a range of tests that have been carried out and at least one month's record of no complaints from customers (internal or external) about the quality of goods that have been approved
Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

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
laboratory testing equipment

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.