Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manufacture varnishes and resins.
It applies to individuals who generally work under limited supervision to identify process and job requirements, set up machinery or equipment and complete the manufacturing process according to defined procedures. They also have some accountability for monitoring output and preventing or addressing production problems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Ink manufacture
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Read and interpret job requirements from documentation |
1.1 Appropriate processes are identified and confirmed 1.2 Appropriate materials and/or equipment are selected according to job specifications |
2 Startup machines or equipment |
2.1 Pre-startup checks are completed and documented according to enterprise procedures 2.2 Utilities are checked 2.3 Raw materials or feed lines are checked to ensure availability 2.4 Pre-startup conditions are reported according to enterprise procedures 2.5 Startup is conducted according to enterprise procedures 2.6 Machine or equipment operation is verified according to enterprise procedures |
3 Maintain varnish/resin production process |
3.1 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule 3.2 Production is maintained according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and enterprise procedures 3.3 Process and equipment are monitored during batch manufacture to ensure operation is maintained 3.4 Records, log or checklists are completed according to enterprise procedures 3.5 Machines or equipment are inspected and readouts recorded and interpreted 3.6 Quality inspections and sampling are undertaken according to enterprise procedures 3.7 Consumables are monitored and added to the process according to job specifications |
4 Maintain operation of equipment/process conditions |
4.1 Variations or irregularities of equipment operation or process conditions are identified and reported 4.2 Production difficulties are anticipated and action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention according to enterprise procedures 4.3 Corrective action is documented and reported according to enterprise procedures |
5 Shut down varnish or resin manufacture process |
5.1 Pre-shutdown checks are carried out and documented according to enterprise procedures 5.2 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 5.3 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements 5.4 Product or materials used in manufacture are removed from operating area where appropriate 5.5 Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures |
6 Clean up |
6.1 Equipment cleaning requirements are identified 6.2 Correct equipment or materials for manual or mechanical cleaning are selected 6.3 Cleaning is undertaken according to enterprise procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4-3.7, 4.3, 5.1-5.3, 5.5, 6.3 |
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Writing |
2.1, 2.4, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.3, 5.1 |
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Oral communication |
1.1, 2.4, 3.1, 4.1, 4.3, 5.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.1, 2.4-2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1-5.5, 6.3 |
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Interact with others |
3.1, 5.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICPINK335 Manufacture varnish and resin |
ICPIM335C Manufacture varnish and resin |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a74b7a0f-a253-47e3-8be0-5d426e24131d