Assessor Resource

ICPPRN261
Set up for foil stamping

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and adjust a dye or block as well as a reel or sheet system for gold blocking and hot foil stamping.

It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision and typically prepare material, and monitor and run equipment and machinery.

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

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm job specifications

1.1 Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system

1.2 Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage

1.3 Availability of all job related components is checked

2. Set up machine

2.1 Dye or block is selected and checked against job ticket

2.2 Dye or block is locked into chase and checked for correct positioning

2.3 Chase is mounted in press

2.4 Foil transfer or feed system is set up and adjusted according to image size and job specifications

2.5 If required, in-line loading and ejection units are set up for basic processes and adjusted according to machine requirements and job specifications

3. Set up delivery systems

3.1 Delivery systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications

4. Select foils

4.1 Foils are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements

4.2 Quality and suitability of foils are checked and appropriate action taken

4.3 Foils are selected according to suitability of substrate, physical and chemical performance and properties

4.4 Foils are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste

4.5 Foils are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel and to prolong shelf life

5. Conduct proof run

5.1 Material to be used for proof is organised correctly

5.2 Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof

5.3 Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing organised according to enterprise procedures

5.4 Production does not commence without client authority where appropriate

5.5 Results are interpreted and adjusts made according to product and machine specifications to determine adjustment requirements

Evidence of the ability to:

safely set up a dye or block and the reel or sheet systems or jigs for gold blocking or hot foil stamping and conduct a proof run and adjust settings to ensure production speeds are attained

demonstrate the use of control, monitoring and data entry systems

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

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

correctly set up for foil stamping on TWO occasions (if possible including at least one in-line process if relevant) according to manufacturer’s and job specifications and enterprise procedures.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

Interpreting job specifications

explain actions undertaken if vital information is missing from the job ticket

list checks undertaken prior to set up (availability of materials etc.)

Web systems only

describe purpose of nip rollers

outline how sheet position is determined for the job

discuss why the same side lay is used in both print and foil stamping

identify how appropriate front lays are selected

Sheet or product delivery system (as relevant)

list major work health and safety (WHS) concerns of setting up delivery systems

explain how to determine the printing side of material

explain how high side and front lays should be set

explain why a register check should be carried out

identify how to determine appropriate product jigs

explain how to determine correct table height

outline characteristics to consider when selecting foil for foil stamped product

identify type of foil required for foiling on plastic films

list THREE products and the foils appropriate for them

list WHS concerns related to set up

describe effect of soft packing on the foil stamped product

identify methods to create harder packing

explain the effect higher dwell time has on the foil stamped product

identify the temperature that is the starting point when setting up

explain implications if the temperature is set too high

discuss the height dye should be mounted at

explain how required pressure is determined

identify precautions to protect from burns

explain why not to use the first sheet or object printed as a proof during set up

discuss what causes an uneven print (top to bottom)

discuss how long it takes for temperature adjustments to come into effect

identify signs a temperature setting is too high

explain how much the foil should draw through the press on each pass

identify machine manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task, where are they kept and the information contained.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the printing field of work and include access to:

a hot foil stamping or gold blocking machine

special purpose tools, equipment and materials.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm job specifications

1.1 Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system

1.2 Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage

1.3 Availability of all job related components is checked

2. Set up machine

2.1 Dye or block is selected and checked against job ticket

2.2 Dye or block is locked into chase and checked for correct positioning

2.3 Chase is mounted in press

2.4 Foil transfer or feed system is set up and adjusted according to image size and job specifications

2.5 If required, in-line loading and ejection units are set up for basic processes and adjusted according to machine requirements and job specifications

3. Set up delivery systems

3.1 Delivery systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications

4. Select foils

4.1 Foils are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements

4.2 Quality and suitability of foils are checked and appropriate action taken

4.3 Foils are selected according to suitability of substrate, physical and chemical performance and properties

4.4 Foils are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste

4.5 Foils are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel and to prolong shelf life

5. Conduct proof run

5.1 Material to be used for proof is organised correctly

5.2 Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof

5.3 Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing organised according to enterprise procedures

5.4 Production does not commence without client authority where appropriate

5.5 Results are interpreted and adjusts made according to product and machine specifications to determine adjustment requirements

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Delivery systems MUST include Either:

reel

OR

sheet

OR

product jigs

Setting up and adjusting MUST include EITHER:

unwind and rewind reels

webbing procedures

splicing/joining reels

printed web viewing devices

folder and sheeter

set off / marking prevention devices

OR

feeder and delivery systems

sheet pick-up and transportation system

transfer and control system

set off / marking prevention devices

OR

selecting jigs to suit product

fitting jigs to machine table

adjusting table height to suit product

Evidence of the ability to:

safely set up a dye or block and the reel or sheet systems or jigs for gold blocking or hot foil stamping and conduct a proof run and adjust settings to ensure production speeds are attained

demonstrate the use of control, monitoring and data entry systems

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

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

correctly set up for foil stamping on TWO occasions (if possible including at least one in-line process if relevant) according to manufacturer’s and job specifications and enterprise procedures.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

Interpreting job specifications

explain actions undertaken if vital information is missing from the job ticket

list checks undertaken prior to set up (availability of materials etc.)

Web systems only

describe purpose of nip rollers

outline how sheet position is determined for the job

discuss why the same side lay is used in both print and foil stamping

identify how appropriate front lays are selected

Sheet or product delivery system (as relevant)

list major work health and safety (WHS) concerns of setting up delivery systems

explain how to determine the printing side of material

explain how high side and front lays should be set

explain why a register check should be carried out

identify how to determine appropriate product jigs

explain how to determine correct table height

outline characteristics to consider when selecting foil for foil stamped product

identify type of foil required for foiling on plastic films

list THREE products and the foils appropriate for them

list WHS concerns related to set up

describe effect of soft packing on the foil stamped product

identify methods to create harder packing

explain the effect higher dwell time has on the foil stamped product

identify the temperature that is the starting point when setting up

explain implications if the temperature is set too high

discuss the height dye should be mounted at

explain how required pressure is determined

identify precautions to protect from burns

explain why not to use the first sheet or object printed as a proof during set up

discuss what causes an uneven print (top to bottom)

discuss how long it takes for temperature adjustments to come into effect

identify signs a temperature setting is too high

explain how much the foil should draw through the press on each pass

identify machine manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task, where are they kept and the information contained.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the printing field of work and include access to:

a hot foil stamping or gold blocking machine

special purpose tools, equipment and materials.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements

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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
Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system 
Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage 
Availability of all job related components is checked 
Dye or block is selected and checked against job ticket 
Dye or block is locked into chase and checked for correct positioning 
Chase is mounted in press 
Foil transfer or feed system is set up and adjusted according to image size and job specifications 
If required, in-line loading and ejection units are set up for basic processes and adjusted according to machine requirements and job specifications 
Delivery systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications 
Foils are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements 
Quality and suitability of foils are checked and appropriate action taken 
Foils are selected according to suitability of substrate, physical and chemical performance and properties 
Foils are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste 
Foils are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel and to prolong shelf life 
Material to be used for proof is organised correctly 
Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof 
Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing organised according to enterprise procedures 
Production does not commence without client authority where appropriate 
Results are interpreted and adjusts made according to product and machine specifications to determine adjustment requirements 

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