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.

Rollers
Draw rollers, path rollers, top and bottom transfer rollers, web rollers, side seam rollers, rollers on handle machines

Correct materials
Glues, papers, coated and uncoated, pre-printed

Job specifications
Job sheets, batch processing orders, job specs

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

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:

Clean and check a sack and bag machine with minimum downtime according to job specifications and within the production timeframe
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance in cleaning sack and bag machines
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 both of theses. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
A sack or bag making machine

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.