To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
describe what can cause reel to wander
outline what can cause the web to break at the unwind unit
explain the difference between a ‘flying paster’ and ‘zero speed’ type reel-stand
outline the print fault that results from the reel being run out of centre
list possible faults in the unwind section that can cause a web break
identify WHS risks associated with rewinding and sheeting
identify the safety feature in the delivery system for when the web jams up
explain why the sheet cut-off might wander
describe the effect of poorly adjusted nip rollers when rewinding and sheeting
explain the effect of a build-up of ink on the impression cylinder on printed product
list causes of ink foaming in the ink tray
outline the effect of too much reducer in ink
describe what action can reduce wear of the doctor blade
explain why all solvents need to be removed from the final ink film
describe link between driers and set off and marking
explain the cause of substrate distortion
describe the effect in the chillers, if the drying temperature was too low
identify the effect of incorrect drying temperature on the finished product
outline the effect of inadequate communication within the work team on a gravure printing machine
list safety features within the organisation that aid in maintaining effective production
describe ramifications if machine guards are removed and/or micro switches are disconnected on a machine
identify who is legally responsibility for the removal of machine guards and/or disconnection of micro switches
demonstrate knowledge of the most accurate method of checking register during a production run
explain why it is necessary to take immediate action when production problems are anticipated
describe what to do to eliminate further processing of unacceptable printed product
explain what happens to the substrate if relative humidity is increased in the press room
list procedures to care for a newly delivered substrate to the press room
demonstrate knowledge of how to correctly sort waste
outline advantages of keeping reusable waste
identify industry standards to enhance effective communication with clients
list necessary procedures clients should follow to approve a printed product
explain when to call service personnel to correct a machine problem
outline enterprise procedures to report any machine operating problems
describe consequences if correct shutdown procedures are not followed
explain why it is necessary for correct shutdown procedures to be conducted with fellow workers
list advantages of proper labelling and storage of excess inks and materials
explain why printed product should be clearly labelled prior to removal from the press room
outline any additional operations required for printed reels after they are removed from the printing machine
describe how the printed job should be stored after it is removed from the printing machine
explain how completed records are used in final analysis of the job
describe benefits of comprehensive records when considering production of future jobs
locate machine manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task and outline information included in these documents.