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 job tickets and requirements

collecting analysing and organising information by collecting and assessing data about printing process and machine specifications and characteristics and how these interact

planning and organising activities by providing input into production scheduling about time requirements for set up to ensure efficient operation

teamwork when working with other workers to coordinate set up to ensure efficient operation

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating plate position

problemsolving skills by recognising proofing faults and determining adjustments to correct them

use of technology by using monitoring equipment and interpreting readouts

Required knowledge

job requirements

vital information on the job ticket

checks that were undertaken prior to set up availability of materials etc

flexographic printing plates and mounting systems

OHS concerns that are there when mounting and proofing plates

choosing the correct plates for the job

the use of cushion type mounting material

avoiding damage to the plate when mounting plates

options that are available to seal the edges of plates when mounting

plate height

TIR affect on press performance

the term Vblock mounting

Vblock mounting

proofing and adjustment

procedures that are followed to have the print approved

quality control measurements that should be applied to the proof to test against known standards

checks to be made on the initial print prior to running

recording the final results for future reference

minimising registration errors

information sources

machine manuals and safety documentation that are relevant to this task and where they are kept

information that is included in these documents

other sources of information that are available

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

prepare and mount flexographic plates and plate cylinders Produce print direction chart and check registration if necessary

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

mount and proof flexographic plates on TWO occasions for basic jobs according to enterprise procedures and the Performance Criteria

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

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

flexographic printing machines pin mounted or microdot mounting systems print direction chart

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 for example

ICPPRC Set up for basic flexographic printing

ICPPR313C Set up for basic flexographic printing

ICPPRC Produce basic flexographic printed product

ICPPR314C Produce basic flexographic printed product.

Jobs may include:

Types of plates may include:

Routine may include:

Inks/coatings may include:

Colour matching systems may include:

Machines may include:

Design may include: