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 foil stamping process and machine specifications and characteristics and how these interact

planning and organising activities by providing information about time and materials requirements for production scheduling

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating die position and requirements for foil and substrate

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 specifications

procedures if vital information were missing from the job ticket

checks that should be undertaken prior to set up availability of materials etc

web or sheet or product transportation as relevant

major OHS concerns when setting up transportation systems

printing side of the material

purpose of nip rollers

how the sheet position is determined for the job

why the same side lay is used in both print and foil stamping

selection of appropriate front lays

how high the side and front lays are to be set

register check be carried out

appropriate product jigs

correct table height

foils and substrates

characteristics that must be considered when selecting foil for foil stamped product

type of foil that would be required for foiling on plastic films

products and the appropriate foils

machine set up

OHS concerns related to the set up

effect of a soft packing on the foil stamped product

methods that can be used to create harder packing

effect a higher dwell time has on the foil stamped product

what temperature would be the starting point when setting up

implications if the temperature was set too high

height that the die should be mounted

required pressure

proofing and adjusting

precautions that should be taken to protect from burns

not using the first sheet or object printed as a proof during set up

cause of an uneven print top to bottom

length of time for temperature adjustments to become effective

signs of a temperature setting that is too high

how much the foil should draw through the press on each pass

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

set up a die or block and the reel or sheet systems and jigs for gold blocking or hot foil stamping The individual will conduct a proof run and adjust settings to ensure production speeds are attained

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

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

set up for foil stamping on TWO occasions if possible including at least ONE inline process if relevant according to manufacturers and job specifications enterprise procedures and the listed 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

gold blocking or hot foil stamping 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 Prepare machine for operation basic

ICPSU207C Prepare machine for operation (basic)

ICPPRC Produce foil stamped product

ICPPR262C Produce foil stamped product.

In-line processes may include:

Machines may include:

Substrate handling may include:

Foils may include:

Substrate types may include:

Colour matchingsystems may include:

Design may include: