Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate an addressing machine. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit requires the individual to interpret the job specifications and operate the addressing machine. The individual will monitor production for problems and to ensure quality. The operator will correctly pack mail at the end of the process and clear the machine of materials and wastage. |
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 for job |
1.1. Job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation or process control system 1.2. Job is signed off by printers and ready for mailing procedures 1.3. The materials are checked and in correct order for the job and all sheets are in the correct position for bar code scanning if required 1.4. Blades are sharp and correctly fitted and water for gluing is available 1.5. All tracks and conveyor belts are clean and clear 1.6. Work area is safe and ready for production according to safety requirements |
2. Monitor operation |
2.1. Machine is jogged to ensure correct positioning and hopper feed operation 2.2. All units are monitored to ensure optimum operation 2.3. Mail is monitored to ensure it moves efficiently through the machine 2.4. Materials are checked and hoppers reloaded as required 2.5. Adjustments are made when the quality standards are not met 2.6. Quality is monitored according to job specifications 2.7. The number of spoils are documented according to enterprise procedures |
3. Identify and rectify problems |
3.1. Sequence, placement or gluing errors are identified and changes made to guides or on the console as required 3.2. Tracks, conveyors and gluer are cleaned and cleared if lags and jams occur 3.3. Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 3.4. Wastage is monitored, kept to a minimum and correctly disposed of according to enterprise quality standards |
4. Pack mail |
4.1. Addressed mail is unloaded and checked for quality 4.2. Completed packages are packed into labelled trays and Australia Post labels are affixed according to job specifications 4.3. Sequence numbers and postcodes are in correct pre-sort order ensuring job continuity 4.4. The job is reconciled and documented and supervisor is notified if job does not reconcile 4.5. The machine is cleared and stock put away |
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:
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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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Mailing procedures may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Machine 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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