Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Adhesives
Range of single or two component adhesives used in basic laminating

Laminating process
Moisture, chemical and thermal cured, and extrusion process

Laminating units
Range of manual, semi-automated, fully automated and computerised process control

In-line process
Minor processes that are integral to this competency can include basic in-line operations such as perforating, numbering, slitting that do not in themselves constitute another defined unit of competency. Where a major in-line process is defined as a separate competency (eg flat-bed cutting, folding) it should be assessed as such

Substrate types
Range of absorbent and non-absorbent, transparent and non-transparent substrates within the major categories of paper, plastics and metals

Substrate delivery
Wide and narrow reel handling systems

Degree of autonomy
Working to defined procedures under limited supervision

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

Produce a basic laminated product that meets job specifications, production timeframes and quality standards
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Operate laminating machine to complete TWO two-ply jobs on different substrates and of different sizes (if possible including one in-line process) according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria
Demonstrate use of computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Assessment off the job must take place in a closely simulated workplace environment

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:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICPCF281B Set up machine for basic laminating
ICPSU201B Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine
ICPSU208B Operate and monitor machines (basic)