Application
This unit requires the individual to pack and dispatch printed products according to enterprise procedures. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Assess final product | 1.1. Finished job is collected/received and checked against job specifications according to enterprise procedures 1.2. Defects, irregularities and discrepancies are identified and action taken according to enterprise procedures |
2. Prepare stock for dispatch | 2.1. Suitable area for wrapping/packaging is selected and prepared 2.2. Wrapping and packaging materials are prepared according to enterprise procedures 2.3. Product is wrapped and packaged in pre-determined parcel sizes according to enterprise procedures, job specifications, storage and delivery specifications 2.4. Product is packaged in predetermined form as appropriate to product size, type, destination, delivery route and method of transportation; and according to workplace instructions, transportation/ shipping regulations and OHS requirements 2.5. Packaged goods are checked, weighed and labelled according to delivery instructions, transportation/ shipping regulations and enterprise procedures |
3. Dispatch product | 3.1. Packaged product is stacked on/in appropriate storage/shipping containers prior to dispatch 3.2. Product is dispatched via appropriate delivery mode according to enterprise procedures, job specifications and OHS requirements 3.3. Product shipping/dispatch details are recorded according to enterprise procedures 3.4. Documentation associated with tasks, where relevant, is accurately completed according to enterprise procedures |
Required Skills
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Required skills |
OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started communication of ideas and information by labelling packaged goods according to delivery instructions collecting, analysing and organising information by accessing information about packing requirements for various products with regard to protecting product and meeting transport needs and fulfilling these requirements planning and organising activities by preparing stock prior to dispatch teamwork when liaising with printers, transport suppliers and customers to ensure product arrives undamaged and on time mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating weights and dividing jobs into separate packages to meet transport needs problem-solving skills by checking finished job and taking remedial action use of technology by weighing stock and packaging |
Required knowledge |
preparing stock for dispatch items that will be required in the process of dispatching checks that are performed prior to packaging the product identifying a defective print or item defect rectification wrapping and packing materials and methods OHS regulations on packaged goods type of packaging to be used transport or destination's bearing on the wrapping and packing method number of units to be wrapped in each parcel details that need to be recorded on dispatching labels and why dispatching product shipping details to be obtained weight limitations that are there on dispatched products priorities that are used for dispatching the product appropriate delivery mode completing documentation of dispatched product |
Evidence Required
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. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the ability to: correctly packing and dispatching printed products and accurately completing documentation demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources prepare, pack and dispatch TWO lots of printed or printing related product following correct procedures, job and workplace specifications and the listed Performance Criteria evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity. |
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. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment resources and product to pack and dispatch. |
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. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
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. | |
Enterprise procedures may include: | range of enterprise procedures within defined work area. |
Packaging techniques may include: | various methods and equipment used in wrapping and packing of printed and printing related products. |
Product types may include: | range of products within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, corrugated board, plastics and related films, or metal; printing plates, cylinders, disks. |
Dispatch methods may include: | packaging requirements for the various methods of transportation of products. |
Type of inspections may include: | various types of inspection and testing techniques (ie 100%, random, periodic or continuous in-line inspection). |
Quality standards may include: | should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards. |
Substrate handling may include: | wide and narrow reel and large and small sheet dispatch configurations. |
Sectors
Unit sector |
Competency Field
Support |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.