Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select the plate
- Pre-plan the process
- The work area is tidied and cleaned to ensure quality of output and a safe work site
- The exposure and coating equipment is maintained according to manufacturer's specifications and safety requirements
- Exposure is controlled using step wedges and densitometry
- The cylinder is coated according to manufacturer's specifications
- The cylinder is exposed making sure image direction, autotrons and tracker lines are correctly positioned according to job specifications
- OHS requirements are observed when handling chemicals
- Expose the plate
- Develop the plate
- Finish the plate