ICPSUP417 Perform laboratory quality tests of materials and finished product

Release: 1

ICPSUP417 Perform laboratory quality tests of materials and finished product

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 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

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare laboratory equipment	1.1 Appropriate equipment is selected and prepared 1.2 Equipment is checked for calibration where necessary
2. Test raw materials or finished goods	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
3. Record and report test result	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
4. Clean laboratory equipment	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

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	1.2, 2.2, 3.1, 4.2	Recognises text within job specifications and follows written instructions
Writing	3.1, 3.2	Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation
Numeracy	1.2	Uses mathematical calculations to calibrate equipment
Navigate the world of work	2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2	Takes personal responsibility for following enterprise policies procedures, standards and legislative requirements
Interact with others	3.1, 3.2	Uses appropriate communication protocols and conventions to report issues
Get the work done	1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 3.2, 4.1	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

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
ICPSUP417 Perform laboratory quality tests of materials and finished product	ICPSU417C Perform laboratory quality tests of materials and finished product	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	Equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a74b7a0f-a253-47e3-8be0-5d426e24131d