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.

Input
A variety of line and tone originals, either as scan ready or digital data

Capture
Proprietary or desktop system, or scanning technology

Manipulation / edit
Use of specific or desktop software

Output
Laser and programmable stylus machine

Quality standards
Should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards

Degree of autonomy
Under limited supervision to defined procedures

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:

The cylinder is correctly etched to ensure quality reproduction and meets print requirements
The underlying skills of cylinder making should be transferable across the pre-press sector. It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the quality of the cylinder be suitable for the identified printing processes
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Prepare, set up and use an electronic engraving system to produce BOTH stylus and laser gravure cylinders

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of both. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
it is expected that special purpose tools, equipment and industry software packages will be used where appropriate

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.