NZQA registered unit standard
25845 version 2
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Title
Solve problems in paper bag and sack converting using a problem
solving approach
Level
4
Credits
25
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to solve
problems in paper bag and sack converting using a problem
solving approach.
Classification
Fibreboard Packaging > Fibreboard Packaging Production
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Unit 340, Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in
the printing and graphic pre-press industries, or demonstrate
equivalent knowledge and skills.
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 25742, Run a tubing machine for paper bag and sack
converting; and Unit 25745, Run a bottoming machine for
paper bag and sack converting, or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
The candidate is required to keep a logbook of a minimum of thirty problems they
have solved indicating that they have supplied evidence for all range items specified
in this unit standard.
2
All workplace practices must meet any applicable and recognised codes of practice,
and documented workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures for
personal, product, and workplace health, safety and environmental matters; and the
obligations required under current law including the Health and Safety in Employment
Act 1992, Resource Management Act 1991, and their subsequent amendments.
3
Definitions
Problem solving, for the purpose of this unit standard, is an approach which may
include but is not limited to – problem identification, problem analysis, idea and
solution generation, selection and planning of a possible solution, development and
testing of that solution, evaluation of the solution, and implementation of the solution.
Workplace practices refer to the documented procedures for the machine and/or
workplace.
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SSB Code 101565
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NZQA registered unit standard
25845 version 2
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Solve problems in paper bag and sack converting using a problem solving approach.
Range
evidence of solving at least thirty problems is required. The additional seven
problems over and above those required for evidence requirements 1.1-1.3 may
come from any of tubing operations, bottoming operations, or the workplace.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Problems encountered when undertaking tubing operations for paper bag and
sack converting are solved in accordance with a problem solving approach and
workplace practices.
Range
1.2
Problems encountered when undertaking bottoming operations for paper bag
and sack converting are solved in accordance with a problem solving approach
and workplace practices.
Range
1.3
evidence of solving at least ten problems which may include but
are not limited to – slits not balanced, steps out, torn slits, cross
plates not lined up with perforations, comb out of register, print not
holding, seam glue squeeze, off-centre former plates, tubes not
parting at cutting head, paper breaking on perforation before
cutting head, paper breaks in machine, print out off centre,
unbalanced slits, creasing in the gusset, poly flap.
evidence of solving at least ten problems which may include but
are not limited to – tubes jammed in feeder, tubes chucked out of
feeder, slack edge of valve paper, bad folds, stuck valves, no wrap
around, no patch, valve gripper not gripping, insufficient glue
application, jam up at valve unit, poly cut, skewed bottom, glue
squeeze, folded flaps, cut in gusset area, skewed bottom seal, soft
rolls, valve inside sack, unopened sacks, skis not aligned with
second creaser, jam up on ‘S’ press.
Problems arising within the workplace are solved in accordance with a problem
solving approach and workplace practices.
Range
Planned review date
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evidence of solving at least three problems from areas which may
include but are not limited to – workflow, legislative requirements,
systems, workplace procedures, records.
31 December 2014
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NZQA registered unit standard
25845 version 2
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 June 2009
N/A
Revision
2
22 August 2014
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0005
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Competenz qualifications@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest
changes to the content of this unit standard.
Competenz
SSB Code 101565
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016