Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake minor flat-bed cutting processes including kiss cutting, hole punching, hole drilling, slotting, slitting, sheeting, creasing, scoring, and pin perforating, indexing and round cornering. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit requires the individual to produce product involving a range of minor flat-bed cutting processes including kiss cutting, hole punching, hole drilling, slotting, slitting, sheeting, creasing, scoring, and pin perforating, indexing and round cornering. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Maintain reel transportation system (OR Element 2) |
1.1. Reel stand and rewind sections are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient continuous operation to maintain correct tension and to ensure no marks, blemishes or damage to finished product 1.2. Web control system is monitored and adjusted to ensure correct tension and accurate continuous positioning of the web for efficient operation 1.3. Substrate is added to and removed from the process according to job specifications 1.4. Sheeting section is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality and efficient product delivery |
2. Maintain sheet transportation system (OR Element 1) |
2.1. Feeder and delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure continuous and efficient feeding to machine 2.2. Sheet pick-up and transport system is monitored and adjusted to ensure accurate and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation 2.3. Transfer systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure correct and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation 2.4. Substrate is added to the process according to job specifications |
3. Maintain basic flat-bed cutting process |
3.1. Cutting edges and knife condition are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample Webbing procedures are carried out according to enterprise procedures 3.2. Cutting pressures are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample Reels are spliced/joined according to job specifications 3.3. Registration of cutting devices and knife(s) is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample 3.4. Packing of cutting devices is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample |
4. Maintain production process |
4.1. Basic in -line printing/converting/binding/finishing process(es) are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample 4.2. Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule 4.3. Production is maintained according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures 4.4. Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications 4.5. Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures 4.6. Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention 4.7. Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures 4.8. Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 4.9. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures |
5. Identify and rectify problems and faults |
5.1. Problems in flat -bed cutting machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 5.2. Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and are consistent with operator's skill level 5.3. Flat-bed cutting machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation 5.4. Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures 5.5. Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations |
6. Conduct shutdown of production process |
6.1. Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures 6.2. Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with OHS requirements 6.3. Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures |
7. Clean flat-bed cutting machine at end of run |
7.1. Cutting devices and knife(s) are cleaned or replaced ready for next run 7.2. Cutting devices are sharpened 7.3. Machine bed is cleaned ready for next run 7.4. Cutting units are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run 7.5. In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run 7.6. Reel feed, transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run 7.7. Sheet feed, transport and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run 7.8. Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
Since the component processes often occur as in-line processes they may also be assessed at the same time as virtually any printing, converting, binding and finishing or corrugating process. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Substrate handling may include: |
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Cutting process may include: |
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In -line processes may include: |
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Flat -bed cutting units may include: |
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Shapes may include: |
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Substrate types may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Converting, Binding and Finishing |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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