ICPSUP311 — Prepare ink and additives (advanced)

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What an assessment for ICPSUP311 must cover

43 assessable components: 4 elements (9 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 25 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Select ink for special colour work or other specialised purpose

1.1Inks and additives are selected according to job specifications
1.2Quality and suitability of inks or additives are checked and appropriate action is taken to meet quality standards of client requirements and enterprise and industry standards
1.3Inks are selected according to end-use of product, suitability of substrate, adhesion, physical and chemical resistance, light fastness, drying method and print process

2 Maintain and calibrate equipment

2.1Equipment is inspected to ensure it is functional, and where necessary appropriate remedial action is taken prior to commencement
2.2Equipment is calibrated, cleaned and adjusted according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions

3 Prepare ink for special colour work or other specialised purpose

3.1Inks and additives are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste
3.2Correct colour and weight/volume of ink are calculated, mixed and prepared to match requirements of the job specification and the printing machine to be used
3.3Formulation of ink and approved colour is appropriately recorded

4 Store and handle ink

4.1Inks and additives are appropriately stored, handled and labelled according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel

Performance evidence

prepare at least TWO different lots of ink and additives that require special colour matching and match colour sample by manual and electronic means
select suitable ink types for different substrates
meet client requirements, job specifications, enterprise and industry standards when selecting, preparing, storing and handling ink or additives, and using equipment.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge evidence

identify manuals, safety and other documentation needed for this task and briefly outline the relevant information in each source
outline work health and safety (WHS) requirements for operating machinery or equipment
identify health hazards of using inks, solvents and additives
list pollution and environmental issues to be considered when working with inks and additives
summarise the enterprise procedures for working safely
describe substrate characteristics and the end use of the substrate
explain why ink colour fastness needs to be determined and considered
explain how to determine whether ink will adhere to the substrate
explain how to test compatibility of solvents, monomers and additives with ink
explain the formula for calculating the correct quantity of ink
outline details required to calculate ink quantity
list any computer-based packages used to calculate ink quantity
explain the effect of ink coverage on screen mesh, machine and squeegee
describe the software program(s) used for matching colours and required inputs
describe ideal conditions for matching colours
explain the effect white mixed in colour has on finished colour light fastness
describe methods for checking and adjusting ink colour and consistency
list machine characteristics and other parameters that affect ink deposit and consequently colour
describe effects of viscosity changes in ink
explain procedures for recording formulation, by hand or by computer
identify who approves the mixed colour prior to commencing production
identify the process for recording the recipe for the colour
explain systems for labelling mixed inks
describe environmental conditions in place for ink storage
explain where to find manufacturer’s specifications and MSDSs.

Foundation skills

Reading: Recognises and interprets textual information to establish job requirements from relevant information
Writing: Uses clear, specific and industry-related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation
Numeracy: Uses basic mathematical formula to calculate whole numbers and decimals to determine supplies quantities
Navigate the world of work: Recognises and follows organisational and legislative requirements associated with own role
Get the work done: Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload, identifying ways of sequencing and combining elements for greater efficiency Initiates standard procedures when responding to familiar problems within immediate context Understands purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools and operates them effectively to complete routine tasks

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Questions about assessing ICPSUP311

What does an assessment tool for ICPSUP311 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICPSUP311 needs to address all 43 unit components: 4 elements with 9 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 25 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for ICPSUP311?

Auditori pulls the current release of ICPSUP311 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of ICPSUP311, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.

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