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.

Monitoring systems
Electronic glue line monitoring systems (EMS) and monitoring systems for gatherers and folders that identify incorrect sheets or signatures. Systems may eject or mark faulty product (mainly in carton sector) or shut down production (mainly in binding and finishing)

Machines
Folder / gluers, gatherers and other relevant converting and finishing machines

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

Degree of autonomy
Working under limited supervision

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:

Correctly use electronic monitoring systems for glue lines, gatherers and folders according to job specifications and within the production timeframe
Set up electronic monitoring systems for TWO different jobs, preferably of different sizes and substrates, according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria
Demonstrate an ability to retrieve information from the electronic system

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, for example:

ICPCF220B Produce basic converted or finished product
ICPCF241B Set up machine for basic single or continuous folding
ICPCF243B Set up machine for basic collating or inserting (sheet / section)
ICPCF261B Set up machine for basic adhesive, mechanical or thermal fastening
ICPCF320B Produce complex converted or finished product
ICPCF341B Set up machine for complex sequenced or multiple folding
ICPCF343B Set up machine for complex collating or inserting (sheet / section / reel)
ICPCF361B Set up machine for complex adhesive, mechanical or sewn fastening