Required skills

occupational health and safety OHS skills for operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication skills for interpreting job tickets and requirements

collecting analysing and organising skills for collecting and assessing data about coating process and machine specifications and characteristics and how these interact

planning and organising skills for identifying and providing information about time and materials requirements for setup production and finishing to ensure efficient operation

teamwork skills for maintaining the production process in association with other workers

numeracy skills for calculating substrate properties and production speeds to determine run length

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

technical skills for using computerised technology to access and adjust data files

Required knowledge

workplace job ticket procedures

preprinting setup checks and procedures

file transfer actions problems and solutions

OHS issues relating to inktoner

determining the selection of specific inktoner for varied printed products

how to ensure the quality of inktoner

what to do if the required substrate was unavailable

maximum weight of a substrate that can be printed on a specific machine

minimum weight of a substrate that can be printed on a specific machine

possible faults of printing on lightweight paper

availability of preprepared substrates for specific machine

maximum delivery quantity for specific machine

possible problems regarding incorrect feeding and delivery

data formats that can be used in digital print

the benefits of using electronic data rather than scanning hard copy

ways to submit a PDF file to the digital printer

OHS procedures relating to setting up inline processes

inline options that are available on specific machine

online finishing options that are available on specific machine

setting up inlineonline processes

circumstances when a job would be modified before printing

the steps involved for a client approval of the print

proof check procedures

processes involved for gaining final approval of a basic job

various types of binding

procedures followed if the binding method required by the client was not available at the workplace

alternative options if the document size was too thick to staple

importance of packing finished print work

location of machine manuals safety and other documentation relevant to the set up and production of digitally printed products

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 reel sheetfed or wide format digital printer

access data and conduct a digital proof run

adjust settings and ensure production speeds are attained

use a RIP or frontend processor

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

demonstrate all safety devices on machine

perform preventive maintenance according to manufacturers specifications

set up and printfour basic digital printing jobs according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace

access to relevant facilities equipment and materials used for digital printing such as production digital presses or wide format printers

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

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

third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

practical demonstration by the candidate when setting up and producing a basic digitally printed product

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance

Consumables may include:

Substrates may include:

Manufacturer's specifications may include:

Inking systems may include:

Calibration may include:

Machines may include:

Enterprise procedures may include:

In-line processes may include:

RIP or front-end processor may include: