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Prepare coatings and adhesives
Prepare coatings and adhesives
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSU212C
ICPSU212C
State Code
D3246
D3246
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare coatings and adhesives.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select coatings, adhesives and additives
- 1.1. Coatings, adhesives and additives are selected according to job specifications
- 1.2. Quality and suitability of coatings, adhesives and additives are checked and appropriate action is taken
- 1.3. Coatings, adhesives and additives are selected according to suitability of substrate, physical and chemical properties and performance
2. Prepare coatings, adhesives and additives
- 2.1. Coatings, adhesives and additives are prepared according to OHS requirements and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste
- 2.2. Correct weight/volume of coatings, adhesives and additives are mixed and prepared to match the job specification and the process to be used
- 2.3. Formulation of the coatings, adhesives and additives is appropriately recorded
3. Store and handle coatings, adhesives and additives
- 3.1. Coatings, adhesives and additives are appropriately stored, handled and labelled according to manufacturer's/supplier's instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel
- 3.2. Coatings, adhesives and additives are stored and used in a manner that ensures use before use-by dates
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below..
Coatings may include:
range of coatings including wax, varnish, carbon coating, carbonless slurry; pre-mixed starch adhesives, cold and hot melt glue; and appropriate additives used in the printing industry.
Quality standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.
Substrate types may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, corrugated board, plastics and related films, or metal.
Colour matching systems may include:
commonly used matching procedures.
Type of equipment may include:
range of manual measuring equipment.
Enterprise procedures may include:
range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below..
Coatings may include:
range of coatings including wax, varnish, carbon coating, carbonless slurry; pre-mixed starch adhesives, cold and hot melt glue; and appropriate additives used in the printing industry.
Quality standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.
Substrate types may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, corrugated board, plastics and related films, or metal.
Colour matching systems may include:
commonly used matching procedures.
Type of equipment may include:
range of manual measuring equipment.
Enterprise procedures may include:
range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
prepare coatings and adhesives according to job specifications
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
prepare TWO different coatings or adhesives for specific end-use requirements to meet job and workplace specifications and the listed Performance Criteria
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
coatings, adhesives and substrates.
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.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
prepare coatings and adhesives according to job specifications
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
prepare TWO different coatings or adhesives for specific end-use requirements to meet job and workplace specifications and the listed Performance Criteria
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
coatings, adhesives and substrates.
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.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0496 | ICPSU212B | Prepare coatings and adhesives | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUO42 | ICPSUP212 | Prepare coatings and adhesives | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
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| W766 | ICP20610 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Converting, Binding and Finishing) | Qualification |
| W761 | ICP20110 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General) | Qualification |
| J189 | ICP31012 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House) | Qualification |
| J184 | ICP30512 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
| W765 | ICP20510 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing) | Qualification |