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 information about time and materials requirements for production scheduling

teamwork when working with others to coordinate set up to ensure efficient operation

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating cliche and tampon position and substrate requirements for the job

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

use of technology by using monitoring equipment and interpreting readouts

Required knowledge

substrate identification

class of substrate

ink selection

ink suitability

correct viscosity

pot life of a twocomponent ink

pad selection

correct pad shape for applications

effect pad shape and hardness have on print quality

ideal storage conditions for pads

plate selection

determining correct plate type for applications

doctor blades

OHS concerns when setting presses and doctor blades

adjusting the machine so that doctor blade is operating correctly

the effect of a damaged doctor blade

pre and posttreatment requirements

OHS concerns when pre and posttreating substrates

pretreating an oily surface to ensure it is ready for printing

print problem identification and correction

causes and solutions for common print problems eg hairlines around image loss of density in the centre of a solid image fine lines of ink running through image distortion of image

machine manuals safety and other documentation 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

set up pad printing machines for routine print jobs The individual will set up manual pre and posttreatment processes and 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 a machine for basic pad printing on TWO occasions if possible on different substrates to meet manufacturers and 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

pad 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 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)

ICPSUC Prepare ink and additives

ICPSU211C Prepare ink and additives

ICPPRC Produce basic pad printed product

ICPPR242C Produce basic pad printed product.

Machines may include:

Inks/coatings may include:

Routine may include:

Colour matching systems may include:

Pre- and post-treatment processes may include:

Design may include:

Substrate types may include:

Substrate handling may include: