Unit of competency details
ICPSUP417 - Perform laboratory quality tests of materials and finished product (Release 1)
Summary
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Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
26/Mar/2015 |
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Unit of competency
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Training packages that include this unit
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 080317 | Quality Management | 30/Jul/2015 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 1.0.
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Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to quality-test materials and printed products in a laboratory.
It applies to individuals who perform a broad range of skilled tasks relating to the printing and graphic arts industry, and may also provide some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Support
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENT
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Prepare laboratory equipment
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1.1 Appropriate equipment is selected and prepared
1.2 Equipment is checked for calibration where necessary
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2. Test raw materials or finished goods
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2.1 Raw material or finished goods specification is identified and test procedure established to determine test parameters
2.2 Raw material or finished goods are tested against specified quality standards using appropriate/prescribed testing procedures and adhering to Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements
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3. Record and report test result
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3.1 Recording and reporting of test results are completed according to enterprise requirements
3.2 Problems and issues are documented and reported to appropriate personnel
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4. Clean laboratory equipment
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4.1 Equipment is cleaned and stored according to enterprise requirements
4.2 Chemicals and waste are disposed of according to enterprise procedures and WHS standards
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Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
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Skill
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Performance Criteria
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Description
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Reading
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1.2, 2.2, 3.1, 4.2
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- Recognises text within job specifications and follows written instructions
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Writing
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3.1, 3.2
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- Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation
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Numeracy
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1.2
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- Uses mathematical calculations to calibrate equipment
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Navigate the world of work
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2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2
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- Takes personal responsibility for following enterprise policies procedures, standards and legislative requirements
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Interact with others
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3.1, 3.2
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- Uses appropriate communication protocols and conventions to report issues
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Get the work done
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1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 3.2, 4.1
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- Takes responsibility for planning, organising and implementing tasks according to enterprise requirements
- Understands purposes and features of common digital systems and tools, and operates them effectively to complete routine tasks
- Initiates standard procedures when responding to familiar problems within immediate context
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Unit Mapping Information
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Code and title
current version
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Code and title
previous version
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Comments
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Equivalence status
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ICPSUP417 Perform laboratory quality tests of materials and finished product
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ICPSU417C Perform laboratory quality tests of materials and finished product
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Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages
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Equivalent unit
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Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a74b7a0f-a253-47e3-8be0-5d426e24131d
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 1.0.
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Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- correctly perform laboratory tests for quality of materials and products
- correctly dispose of chemicals and waste according to enterprise procedures and work health and safety (WHS) standards
- produce a portfolio of documents showing tests carried out over a period of at least ONE month, including documentation of test results and reported problems.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
WHS and other statutory requirements
- identify WHS concerns relating to testing equipment
- identify statutory requirements that must be met regarding use of this equipment
Testing equipment
- explain the need to work in a controlled, clean environment
- list relevant testing equipment and why they are used
- describe how the equipment is calibrated
Printing processes
- describe some common tests required for various printing operations and products in this company
- list common causes of failure in products tested personally
- describe the test performed on this product and why
Sampling and quality control techniques
- list sampling techniques used to select products for testing
- explain how to determine appropriate size of samples for testing
Record keeping
- describe the type of records that need to be kept on a particular test product
- explain the purpose of keeping test results
- explain how test results can be used in the future
Equipment maintenance
- explain the need to keep equipment clean
- describe how test equipment should be stored
- list chemicals used to clean the equipment
Information sources
- list the machine manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task and outline the information included in these documents.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the Support field of work and include access laboratory testing equipment.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a74b7a0f-a253-47e3-8be0-5d426e24131d
