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 cover most converting and finishing operations including how to maintain substrate operations and complete relevant finishing processes.
It applies to individuals who prepare materials and set up and run a range of equipment and machinery for cutting, embossing, folding, collating and fastening. They work under direct supervision, however have certain responsibilities in the production process.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Converting, Binding and Finishing
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. Maintain operation of delivery system |
1.1 Delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient and continuous operation of the process and ensure no damage to finished product 1.2 Substrate is added to and removed from the process according to job specifications |
2. Maintain basic cutting or embossing process |
2.1 Cutting edge and knife or die condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved sample standard 2.2 Cutting/embossing pressures are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved sample standard 2.3 Registration of cutting devices and knives or dies is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved sample standard 2.4 Packing of cutting/embossing devices is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved sample standard |
3. Maintain folding process |
3.1 Registration and squareness of fold are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved sample standard, if relevant 3.2 Collating/inserting process is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved sample standard, if relevant |
4. Maintain basic fastening (adhesive/ mechanical/thermal) process |
4.1 Registration of fastening is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved sample standard 4.2 Wire straightness, length, cut-off and clinching pressures or power current and dwell time are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved sample standard |
5. Maintain basic laminating process |
5.1 Registration of laminating is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved sample standard 5.2 Pressures are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved sample standard 5.3 Adhesion is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved sample standard 5.4 Basic in-line printing/coating processes are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved sample standard |
6. Maintain production process |
6.1 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers, and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule 6.2 Production is maintained according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 6.3 Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications 6.4 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures 6.5 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention 6.6 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures 6.7 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 6.8 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures |
7. Identify and rectify problems or faults |
7.1 Product and substrate are monitored and tested to ensure conformance to client requirements 7.2 Problems in converting/finishing machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 7.3 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and are consistent with operator’s skill level 7.4 Converting/finishing machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation |
8. Conduct shutdown of production process |
8.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 8.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements 8.3 Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures 8.4 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures 8.5 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations |
9. Clean converting/ finishing machine at end of run |
9.1 Cutting units are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run 9.2 Cutting devices are sharpened according to WHS procedures 9.3 Machine bed is cleaned ready for next run 9.4 Cutting devices and knives are cleaned or replaced ready for next run 9.5 All units are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run 9.6 Adhesive or glue system is washed ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures 9.7 Transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run 9.8 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by 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 |
6.2, 6.3, 8.1 |
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Writing |
6.6, 6.7, 7.2, 8.4, 9.8 |
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Oral Communication |
6.1, 6.6, 6.7, 7.2, 8.2, 8.4 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1-5.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.6-6.8, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1-8.4, 9.1-9.9 |
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Interact with others |
6.1, 6.6, 6.7, 7.2, 8.2, 8.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1-5.4, 6.1, 6.4, 6.5, 6.8, 7.1, 7.3, 7.4, 8.3, 8.5 |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Delivery systems MUST include EITHER: |
OR
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Monitoring and adjusting MUST include EITHER: |
OR
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICPCBF220 Produce basic converted or finished product |
ICPCF220C Produce basic converted or finished product |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Changes to elements and performance criteria to clarify intent |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a74b7a0f-a253-47e3-8be0-5d426e24131d