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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Select the plate
  2. Pre-plan the process
  3. Expose the plate
  4. Develop the plate
  5. Finish the plate
  6. Establish and maintain a chemical register

Required Skills

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by interpreting the job brief

collecting analysing and organising information by matching the job brief with production requirements

planning and organising activities by interpreting the job specifications when preparing for the job

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating exposures and positioning of film

problemsolving skills by recognising faults in plates and correcting

use of technology by using equipment correctly to ensure ease of subsequent processing

Required knowledge

effect of print life requirement on your selection of plate material

effect the screen dot has on the printing process

OHS requirements that are there for photopolymer plate chemicals

overcoming undercutting of screens

methods that can be used to counteract air entrapments between film and plate

manuals safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

the plate has been correctly prepared to meet the job brief and according to manufacturers specifications

the underlying skills of plate making should be transferable across the design and prepress sectors It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the quality of the plate be suitable for the identified printing processes

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

produce TWO photopolymer plates with different characteristics according to the listed Performance Criteria

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

assessment may take place on the job off the job or a combination of these Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

it is expected that special purpose tools and equipment will be used where appropriate

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Types of plates may include:

may include plates using both water and chemical washout.

Quality standards may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.