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ICPPRN342
Produce complex pad printed product

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Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce complex pad printed product ensuring an efficient non-routine production flow that maintains product quality standards.

It applies to individuals who work under supervision, and are responsibility for ensuring the production process is maintained in accordance with the requirements of the proof, and any equipment issues and production problems are identified and resolved with minimum downtime.

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. Maintain non-routine pad printing process

1.1 Location of objects into fixtures is monitored and adjusted if necessary

1.2 Printing plates condition is monitored to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

1.3 Printing pads condition is monitored and maintained to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

1.4 Spatulas and doctor blades are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

OR

1.5 Ink cups are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

1.6 Printing ink viscosity is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2. Maintain in-line systems

2.1 In-line loading is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.2 In-line pre-treatment is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.3 In-line drying is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.4 In-line ejection is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

3. Maintain non-routine production process

3.1 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule

3.2 Production is maintained within work health and safety (WHS) requirements and company and manufacturer’s specifications

3.3 Manual and/or automatic control is used as per specification

3.4 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures

3.5 Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run

3.6 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention

3.7 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures

3.8 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

4. Identify and rectify faults

4.1 Problems in pad printing machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

4.2 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level

4.3 Pad printing machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation

4.4 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

5. Conduct shutdown of production process

5.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures

5.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements

5.3 Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer/supplier specifications and enterprise procedures

5.4 Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

5.5 All product is removed from operating area

5.6 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures

5.7 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations

6. Clean and wash up printing machine at end of print run

6.1 Plates and pads are cleaned ready for next run

6.2 Inking system is washed up ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to company and regulatory requirements

6.3 Pre- and post-treatment units are cleaned ready for next run

6.4 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures

Evidence of the ability to:

operate a pad printing machine and produce TWO jobs (if possible on different substrates) ensuring an efficient non-routine production flow that maintains product quality standards in accordance with job specifications and enterprise procedures

safely shut down and clean a pad printing machine according to work health and safety (WHS) guidelines

demonstrate use of control, monitoring and data entry systems

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:

explain the major WHS concerns when operating the pad printing machine

identify where Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are stored and what information they contain

explain how colour density of a light image on a dark substrate can be improved by selecting a different machine cycle mode

describe special cycle modes available on the machine and their application

explain how to determine if an ink has been mixed to the correct viscosity

describe how to correct ink viscosity during production

explain causes of unreleased ink remaining on the printing pad and how to identify them

discuss how adding a catalyst affects the pot life of ink, and list other factors affecting pot life

describe how to recognise a damaged pad

outline the correct method of cleaning a pad during production

discuss the effect of different pad shapes in multi-coloured printing for different colours

explain how to determine time the ink should take to cure before scratch and adhesion tests can be performed

outline how to check for correct pre-treatment of polypropylene during production

describe how to ensure drying conditions are correct for the product

describe visible effects on the image if ink viscosity is incorrect

describe how to identify the cause of incorrect registration and prevent its recurrence

explain what causes a fine coating of ink over the whole cliché surface

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:

special purpose tools, equipment and materials

pad printing machine.

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. Maintain non-routine pad printing process

1.1 Location of objects into fixtures is monitored and adjusted if necessary

1.2 Printing plates condition is monitored to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

1.3 Printing pads condition is monitored and maintained to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

1.4 Spatulas and doctor blades are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

OR

1.5 Ink cups are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

1.6 Printing ink viscosity is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2. Maintain in-line systems

2.1 In-line loading is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.2 In-line pre-treatment is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.3 In-line drying is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.4 In-line ejection is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

3. Maintain non-routine production process

3.1 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule

3.2 Production is maintained within work health and safety (WHS) requirements and company and manufacturer’s specifications

3.3 Manual and/or automatic control is used as per specification

3.4 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures

3.5 Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run

3.6 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention

3.7 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures

3.8 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

4. Identify and rectify faults

4.1 Problems in pad printing machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

4.2 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level

4.3 Pad printing machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation

4.4 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

5. Conduct shutdown of production process

5.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures

5.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements

5.3 Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer/supplier specifications and enterprise procedures

5.4 Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

5.5 All product is removed from operating area

5.6 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures

5.7 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations

6. Clean and wash up printing machine at end of print run

6.1 Plates and pads are cleaned ready for next run

6.2 Inking system is washed up ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to company and regulatory requirements

6.3 Pre- and post-treatment units are cleaned ready for next run

6.4 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures

Evidence of the ability to:

operate a pad printing machine and produce TWO jobs (if possible on different substrates) ensuring an efficient non-routine production flow that maintains product quality standards in accordance with job specifications and enterprise procedures

safely shut down and clean a pad printing machine according to work health and safety (WHS) guidelines

demonstrate use of control, monitoring and data entry systems

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:

explain the major WHS concerns when operating the pad printing machine

identify where Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are stored and what information they contain

explain how colour density of a light image on a dark substrate can be improved by selecting a different machine cycle mode

describe special cycle modes available on the machine and their application

explain how to determine if an ink has been mixed to the correct viscosity

describe how to correct ink viscosity during production

explain causes of unreleased ink remaining on the printing pad and how to identify them

discuss how adding a catalyst affects the pot life of ink, and list other factors affecting pot life

describe how to recognise a damaged pad

outline the correct method of cleaning a pad during production

discuss the effect of different pad shapes in multi-coloured printing for different colours

explain how to determine time the ink should take to cure before scratch and adhesion tests can be performed

outline how to check for correct pre-treatment of polypropylene during production

describe how to ensure drying conditions are correct for the product

describe visible effects on the image if ink viscosity is incorrect

describe how to identify the cause of incorrect registration and prevent its recurrence

explain what causes a fine coating of ink over the whole cliché surface

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:

special purpose tools, equipment and materials

pad printing machine.

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
Location of objects into fixtures is monitored and adjusted if necessary 
Printing plates condition is monitored to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
Printing pads condition is monitored and maintained to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
Spatulas and doctor blades are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
Ink cups are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
Printing ink viscosity is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
In-line loading is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
In-line pre-treatment is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
In-line drying is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
In-line ejection is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule 
Production is maintained within work health and safety (WHS) requirements and company and manufacturer’s specifications 
Manual and/or automatic control is used as per specification 
Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures 
Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run 
Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention 
Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures 
Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures 
Problems in pad printing machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 
Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level 
Pad printing machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation 
Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 
Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 
Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements 
Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer/supplier specifications and enterprise procedures 
Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures 
All product is removed from operating area 
Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures 
Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations 
Plates and pads are cleaned ready for next run 
Inking system is washed up ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to company and regulatory requirements 
Pre- and post-treatment units are cleaned ready for next run 
Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures 

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