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ICPPR384A
Set up and produce basic digital print

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to the production of basic digitally printed products in the instant print and copy shop business environment.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set up for and produce basic digitally printed product. This unit incorporates the use of raster image processor (RIP) technology when outputting to digital devices including wide format.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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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:

set up a reel, sheet-fed or wide format digital printer

access data and conduct a digital proof run

adjust settings and ensure production speeds are attained

use a RIP or front-end processor

find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

demonstrate all safety devices on machine

perform preventive maintenance according to manufacturer's specifications

set up and printfour basic digital printing jobs according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace

access to relevant facilities, equipment and materials used for digital printing, such as production digital presses or wide format printers

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

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

third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

practical demonstration by the candidate when setting up and producing a basic digitally printed product.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended.

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

occupational health and safety (OHS) skills for operating machinery, such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication skills for interpreting job tickets and requirements

collecting, analysing and organising skills for collecting and assessing data about coating process and machine specifications and characteristics and how these interact

planning and organising skills for identifying and providing information about time and materials requirements for set-up, production and finishing to ensure efficient operation

teamwork skills for maintaining the production process in association with other workers

numeracy skills for calculating substrate properties and production speeds to determine run length

problem-solving skills for recognising proofing faults and determining adjustments to correct them

technical skills for using computerised technology to access and adjust data files

Required knowledge

workplace job ticket procedures

pre-printing set-up checks and procedures

file transfer actions, problems and solutions

OHS issues relating to ink/toner

determining the selection of specific ink/toner for varied printed products

how to ensure the quality of ink/toner

what to do if the required substrate was unavailable

maximum weight of a substrate that can be printed on a specific machine

minimum weight of a substrate that can be printed on a specific machine

possible faults of printing on lightweight paper

availability of pre-prepared substrates for specific machine

maximum delivery quantity for specific machine

possible problems regarding incorrect feeding and delivery

data formats that can be used in digital print

the benefits of using electronic data rather than scanning hard copy

ways to submit a PDF file to the digital printer

OHS procedures relating to setting up in-line processes

in-line options that are available on specific machine

on-line finishing options that are available on specific machine

setting up in-line/on-line processes

circumstances when a job would be modified before printing

the steps involved for a client approval of the print

proof check procedures

processes involved for gaining final approval of a basic job

various types of binding

procedures followed if the binding method required by the client was not available at the workplace

alternative options if the document size was too thick to staple

importance of packing finished print work

location of machine manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to the set up and production of digitally printed products

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.

Consumables may include:

ink

toner

developer

waste toner

cleaning web

fuser

various substrates.

Substrates may include:

range of print media and paper, such as:

coated

uncoated

card

canvas

vinyl and plastic.

Manufacturer's specifications may include:

technical, administrator and user specifications documented by a manufacturer for a range of printing machines.

Inking systems may include:

commonly used inking systems in colour printing, such as:

toner

inkjet

liquid toner-based.

Calibration may include:

mechanical and/or electronic and/or visual controls used to identify and correct ink coverage and density inconsistencies in a range of printing equipment.

Machines may include:

non-impact printing machines, including:

inkjet

laser

wide format with computerised monitoring and/or control.

Enterprise procedures may include:

rules

standards

OHS guidelines

communication protocols and behaviour codes of a range of workplace environments.

In-line processes may include:

stapling

punching

perforating

cutting

numbering or date coding.

RIP or front-end processor may include:

computerised monitoring and data entry device used to enter:

machine settings

job specification settings

monitor machine status

perform machine productivity enhancements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
All areas of user replaceable consumables are checked and replacements made 
Substrate feeding mechanisms and transport units are checked and cleared of any misfeeds 
Correct set-up for data and electrical power is completed 
Shutdown and restart procedures are performed according to manufacturer's specifications 
Print driver and/or job download software are correctly installed and set-up on workstation computer and/or digital front-end processor 
Routine maintenance tasks are performed according to manufacturer's specifications 
Substrate transport and inking systems are cleaned to ensure optimum productivity and quality 
Temperature and humidity conditions are checked to ensure even flow of substrate 
Substrate registration mechanisms are checked to ensure alignment of printed images 
Ink density calibration is performed on a digital print system to meet job specifications 
Basic maintenance solutions to minimise ink residue, substrate misfeed, paper particle dust, uncalibrated systems and ink coverage are implemented 
A paper handling and storage system for a digital print environment are developed that maintains substrate integrity and digital image quality 
Machine status is checked, print counters and consumable levels are reviewed and time estimated for reordering, servicing and reporting purpose 
Print job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system 
Availability of all job components is checked according to enterprise procedures 
Finishing requirements of job are checked and internal workflow and/or outsource arrangements are coordinated according to enterprise procedures 
Run time of job is calculated and completion time is estimated, allowing consideration for other production demands 
Unwind reel is adjusted according to job specifications 
Rewind reel is set up and adjusted according to job specifications 
Minor in-line processes are set up and adjusted according to job specifications 
Substrate is loaded into correct feeding mechanism and all substrate properties are correctly specified in the user control interface 
Adjustments to the delivery unit are identified and made using the user control interface according to job specifications 
On-line finishing unit is adjusted using the user control interface according to job specifications 
Electronic data files are located and retrieved according to job specifications 
RIP or front-end processor parameters are set according to job specifications 
Preview or preflight check of electronic data files is performed to verify correct job set-up according to job specifications 
Basic troubleshooting methods are applied to identify and rectify unverified data files, file errors and job requirement inconsistencies according to manufacturer's specifications 
Job priority is determined according to job specifications and production schedules 
Data file is submitted to print and image quality and machine productivity checks are performed 
A proof run is conducted to confirm proof conforms to job specifications and/or for client approval if required 
Entire print run is conducted according to job specifications ensuring that machine productivity and quality are monitored and rectified throughout the duration of the print job 
Steps required for document finishing are identified if not performed on in-line finishing units on a reel or sheet-fed system according to job specifications 
Finished print work is packaged in a manner to prevent damage and to conform to delivery requirements according to job specifications 

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