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 or sheet transportation and delivery

OHS concerns when loading and handling heavy reels

sheets are fanned before loading into the press

double sheet detector be set and checked during the print run

effect on the print of excessive tension on the rewinding reel

implications if web is not spliced correctly

components that can be adjusted to ensure correct delivery

effect excessive suction on the slowdown wheels has

lithographic printing operations

nonimage area of the print was scumming when printing

causes of emulsification while printing on a lithographic printing press

signs of wear in the image area of the plate

level the ink level should be maintained at

inline processes

OHS concerns for the inline components of the press

frequency the inline components of the job should be examined

quality control and problem solving

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

identification of material that is not of an acceptable standard

frequency at which the quality of the product be assessed

product that is deemed unacceptable by the operator is marked

finding information concerning the correct operation of the machine

shutdown and washup of the press

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

effect could excessive gum has on the plate image

parts of the machine need to 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 safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they 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

routine within this context relates to the set up and production of print runs The set up of equipment and production is straightforward and does not involve a significant amount of deviation from using standard equipment settings In this sense routine does not refer to a job that an individual might repeat on a regular basis

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 lithographic 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

lithographic printing machine

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 Set up for basic lithographic printing

ICPPR331C Set up for basic lithographic printing.

Substrate handling 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:

Routine may include: