Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to load and unload product on and off machines. It should be assessed separately only when this is a substantial part of the worker's job. Otherwise it is integrated into most printing and converting, binding and finishing set up units. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit requires the individual to correctly prepare, load and unload product on and off machines according to OHS requirements and manufacturer/supplier's specifications with minimum downtime. |
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. Prepare product |
1.1. Job sheets or equivalent are interpreted correctly 1.2. Product is located and prepared to meet job specifications 1.3. Product is positioned correctly to the machine to meet job specifications 1.4. Faulty product is visually identified and removed according to OHS requirements and enterprise procedures |
2. Load product onto machine |
2.1. Product is loaded according to OHS requirements and manufacturer's and enterprise procedures and specifications 2.2. Area around machine is cleaned during and on completion of loading |
3. Unload product off machine |
3.1. Product is unloaded according to OHS requirements and manufacturer's and enterprise procedures and specifications 3.2. Product is prepared (hand-stripped, stacked, wrapped, labelled) for next process according to manufacturer's and enterprise procedures and specifications 3.3. Product is stored according to manufacturer's and enterprise procedures and specifications |
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 ability to:
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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:
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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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Range of equipment may include: |
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Substrate types may include: |
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Substrate delivery may include: |
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Substrate preparation may include: |
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Feeding units may include: |
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Stacking units may include: |
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Quality standards may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Support |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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