Course Title: Prepare and maintain the work area
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2008
Course Code: EMPL5432C
Course Title: Prepare and maintain the work area
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C3178 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
Course Contact : Paul Ross
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9422
Course Contact Email:p.ross@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this unit, but it is an intergral part of other units such as:
ICPSU202A Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
or
ICPSU201A Prepare, load and unload reels and cores
ICPSU261A Follow OH&S Practices and identify environmental hazards
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake basic housekeeping functions and retrieve and deliver materials including chemicals and liquid waste within the workplace.
This unit requires the individual to prepare and maintain the work area according to OHS and enterprise procedures.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICPSU203A Prepare and maintain the work area |
Element: |
1. Perform general cleaning duties |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Requirements for cleaning duties are identified |
Element: |
2. Maintain supplies of materials |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Requests are received, where relevant, and tasks are confirmed and organised according to specific procedures |
Element: |
3. Store and retrieve artwork, information, used plates and film |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Inventory control procedures are followed to ensure correct filing and retrieval of artwork, information, used plates and film |
Element: |
4. Handle chemicals and liquid waste |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Material safety data sheets are used to identify safe chemical handling procedures |
Learning Outcomes
OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started
Communication of ideas and information by suppling materials when needed and conveying information between production workers and stores people
Sorting and removing waste from the production area; before, during and after production
Collecting, analysing and organising information by accessing and using MSDSs; using basic inventory procedures
Planning and organising activities by confirming and organising tasks
Teamwork when working with others to ensure that correct consumables and materials are available when needed
Mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating dilution factors for cleaning materials / chemicals to ensure correct and safe handling; calculating weights of materials to ensure safe handling
Problem-solving skills by applying the correct procedure for dealing with spilt chemicals
Use of technology by using manual handling equipment to move supplies
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is applicable to all sectors of pre-press, printing, screen printing, corrugating, and converting and finishing and will give the learner the opportunity to perform housekeeping and cleaning duties in a workplace simulated environment.
It will cover the use of manual, mechanical and electronic equipment used in the production process.
Learners will be given instruction in the safe handling and use of both wet and dry chemicals.
Teaching Schedule
The unit is delivered as a support unit and is intergrated into and delivered over the course of the Program.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity
Demonstrate cleaning, delivery of materials, equipment, artwork, information, necessary for production.
Used plates, film, chemical and liquid and solid waste handling (if relevant to the workplace) are treated, stored and removed according to the listed Performance Criteria .
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.
Demonstration of the Performance Criteria in a workplace or simulated workplace environment.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Assessment Tasks
Learners will be required to prepare and maintain the area around machines, ensuring that all tripping, slipping, dust and fire hazards are rectified in a timely manner.
Tools required for the process are put back in place prior to production commencing.
Chemicals, rags and other cleaning materials required for the process are brought to the operating area.
Response sheets are completed accurately.
Students must achieve competency in all aspects of the assessment.
Assessment Matrix
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