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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare job
   • Job specifications 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
2. Mount rotary cutting or embossing devices
   • Appropriate cutting devices or dies are selected and secured to machine according to job specifications
   • Cutting devices or dies are registered and proofed
   • Cutting devices or dies are correctly mounted
3. Set up reel system
   • Unwind and rewind reels are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Webbing procedures are carried out according to job specifications
   • Web control system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Reels are spliced/joined according to job specifications
   • Folder and sheeter are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
4. Set up sheet system
   • Feeder and delivery systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Sheet pick-up and transportation system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Transfer systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Substrate is removed from process according to job specifications
5. Set up machine for basic rotary cutting
   • Rotary cutting devices are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Cutting pressures are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Counter knives/anvils are set in correct position
6. Set up in-line units for basic processes
   • Minor in-line printing/converting/binding units are set up for basic processes and adjusted according to machine requirements and job specifications
   • Assistance is given in set-up of major in-line printing/converting/binding units
7. Conduct sample run
   • Material to be used for sample is organised correctly
   • Machine is set up and operated to produce a specified sample according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
   • Sample is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures
   • Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements
   • Adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specifications

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

correctly set up machines for basic rotary die cutting or embossing for up TWO jobs, changing the type and size of substrates and design of finished patterns according to manufacturer’s and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the unit requirements

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine.

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

identify work health and safety (WHS) factors for:

setting up cutting devices

setting up and/or operating machine delivery systems

setting up sheet transportation systems

setting up reel transportation systems

identify the checks needed when:

cutting devices are mounted on a cylinder

cutting devices are attached to the machine

substrate is removed from the machine

explain information concerning rotary die cutting or embossing found in the job documentation or production control system

determine adjustments to the unwind reel that may be needed to suit various jobs

identify important areas to be considered during webbing procedures

identify important areas to check when the feeder unit is set up

identify important areas of the reel delivery system that may need to be adjusted according to job specifications

list steps to ensure the delivery system operates effectively

determine ways the finished product can be secured for dispatch

identify ways to determine machine pressure

identify ways to determine machine cutting depths

identify the need to adjust in-line units

list details of the completed sample to be examined to ensure conformance with client requirements

explain storing the cutting edges and counter knives (anvils) to guard against damage and deterioration

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

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