Required skills

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

communication of ideas and information by providing feedback to internal and external clients about printing inline processes and job specifications

collecting analysing and organising information by collating details of job and machine specifications and printing processes to ensure efficient production

planning and organising activities by coordinating sequences for printing and washup

teamwork when communicating with work team members and workers involved in prior and subsequent processes to ensure efficient production

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating consumables requirements

problemsolving skills by identifying print problems and correcting during print run

use of technology by using monitoring systems understanding their output and feeding into production management systems

Required knowledge

reel transportation and delivery

OHS concerns that are there when loading and handling heavy reels

determining the printing side of the substrate

effect on the print of excessive tension on the unwinding reel

correct splicing of the web

sheet transportation and delivery

OHS factors that need to be considered when operating the sheet transportation and delivery systems

fanning the sheets before loading into the press

setting and check to be made to the double sheet detector during the print run

implications if the web is not spliced correctly

components that can be adjusted to ensure correct delivery

effect that excessive suction could have on the slowdown wheels

flexographic printing operations

frequency the quality of the product should be assessed

action that can taken if the print was filling in when printing

the effect dirt would have under the doctor blade on the print

doctor blade oscillation

action that can taken if the ink in the duct is foaming

signs of wear in the image area of the plate

inline processes

OHS concerns for the inline component of the press

frequency the inline components of the job should be examined

quality control and problem solving

monitoring to ensure quality

precautions that should be taken to ensure that the rewound product is of consistent acceptable quality

identifying printed material that is not of an acceptable standard

marking of product that is deemed unacceptable by the operator

consultation if there was a problem with the print that was not able to be fixed by the operator

location of information concerning the correct operation of the machine

shut down and wash up the press

dangers that exist from solvents and solutions used to clean the inking system plate and the press

methods that are used to ensure proper storage of the plates following printing

parts of the machine that should be thoroughly cleaned following the print run

components that are to be inspected for wear following the print run

records that are important for following or repeat prints

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

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

operate either a reel or sheetfed flexographic press ensuring an efficient production flow that maintains product quality standards Any production problems are rectified with minimum downtime The machine is correctly shut down and cleaned according to OHS guidelines

demonstrate use of computerised control monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate

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

produce TWO basic flexographic printing jobs if possible including at least ONE inline process according to job specifications 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 press

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

ICPSUC Prepare load and unload reels and cores on and off machine

ICPSU201C Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine

ICPSUC Prepare load and unload product on and off machine

ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine

ICPSUC Operate and monitor machines basic

ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic)

ICPPRC Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing

ICPPR211C Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing

ICPPRC Set up for basic flexographic printing

ICPPR313C Set up for basic flexographic printing.

Routine may include:

Machines may include:

Inks/coatings may include:

In-line processes may include:

Colour matching systems may include:

Design may include:

Substrate types may include:

Substrate handling may include: