Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select and prepare plate
- Expose the plate
- The work area is tidied and cleaned to ensure quality of output
- Film is correctly positioned on the plate according to job specification
- The correct exposure unit is selected to deliver the required output
- Exposure control is correctly established utilising a quality control step wedge
- Exposure and vacuum frame are maintained according to manufacturer's specifications
- Process the plate
- Post-treat the plate
- The plate is checked for quality of outcome and analysed for conformance to job specifications
- Changes to the plate image are carried out correctly to ensure the standard of output required by the job brief
- The plate is chemically treated and/or baked according to job specifications
- The plate is prepared for storage prior to printing according to manufacturer's specifications