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.

Matched/ matching
The process of keeping together a unique insert to the addressee that goes with at least one other unique insert in the same package, or a unique insert to the addressee that goes with the address information located on the outside of the package

Matched/ matching
Labels added, censoring stickers to meet particular state and territory legislation, to meet client preferences

Materials
Could include magazines, bulky or large paper inserts, samples in show bags, PR or promotional materials

Control of materials
Includes spoils, depleted stock, oversupplies and undersupplies

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:

Manually collate and insert irregular and bulky mail or packages 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
The individual will change individual items, collate, pick and pack mail or packages and remove any spoils or faulty work
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

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.