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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Confirm job specifications
  2. Set up reel system
  3. Set up sheet transportation system on sheet-fed machine
  4. Select and prepare inks and additives
  5. Select and prepare embellishment dyes
  6. Set up machine for basic relief printing
  7. Set up machine for basic embellishment
  8. Conduct proof run

Required Skills

Required skills

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 printing process and machine specifications and characteristics and how these interact

planning and organising skills for providing input into production scheduling about time requirements for setup to ensure efficient operation

teamwork skills for working with others to coordinate setup to ensure efficient operation

numeracy skills for calculating plate position and substrate requirements for the job

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

technical skills for using monitoring equipment and interpreting readouts

Required knowledge

interpreting job specifications

actions to be taken if vital information was missing from the job ticket

checks to be undertaken prior to setup

relief plates

effect of plates with poor relief

importance of caliper of mounting material

positioning the plate on the mount

ensuring the edges of the plate do not lift

reel infeed

major OHS concerns when setting up the reel infeed

determining the printing side of the material

effect of low web tension on the print

other types of web splices that could be used appropriately for the job

sheet infeed

major OHS concerns when setting up the sheet infeed

how the sheet position is determined for the job

the effect that side lay selection has on the job

appropriate selection of front lays

procedures for a register check

reasons why a twosheet cut is used on most feeders

means by which the machine knows if the sheet is missing or late

reel delivery system

the effect of excessive web tension at the rewind of the machine

the major risks associated with the rewind of the machine

sheet delivery system

why application of spray powder is sometimes advisable

effects of too much spray powder

use of slowdown devices in the delivery

effect of excessive jogging on the stack

preparation of inks and additives

main environmental and OHS concerns about inks and additives

matching ink to a particular job

results of ink being too tacky

process for changing ink that is too light

methods that are available to check the ink for correct colour

responsibility for passing the colour prior to running the job

machine setup

OHS concerns when setting up the machine

determining specifications relating to the specific job

effects incorrectly set inking rollers have on the print

ways in which the ink profile mayvary across the machine

optimum ink duct sweep

basic inline processes

precautions that should be taken if UV drying is to be utilised to dry the ink film

steps to be taken to incorporate the inline processes into the make ready

how can the equipment used in inline processing be protected against damage during setup

proofing and adjustment

methods that can be used to minimise waste during make ready

procedures to be adopted to have the print approved

quality control measurements applied to the print to test against known standards

checks on the initial print prior to running

settings to be adjusted are determined

process to be used to plot the success of the machine adjustment

recording final results for future reference

information sources

machine manuals safety and other documentation relevant to basic relief printing

Evidence Required

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 reel or sheetfed platen cylinder or rotary printing machines for routine print jobs

conduct a proof run and adjust settings to ensure production speeds are attained

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

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

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

manipulate embellishment tools and operations

set up for two basic relief printing jobs if possible including at least one inline process 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 and equipment including reelor sheetfed platen cylinder or rotary printing machine

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 in setting up machinery for routine print jobs

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)

ICPSUC Prepare ink and additives

ICPSU211C Prepare ink and additives

ICPPRA Produce basic relief printed product

ICPPR288A Produce basic relief printed product.

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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Substrates may include:

range of substrates within the major categories of:

paper

pressure sensitive material

board

plastics

related films or metal.

Inks may include:

range of standard inks commonly used in 1-2 colour printing.

Colour may include:

use of visual colour assessment and densitometry to match basic standard colours under controlled lighting conditions.

Machines may include:

a range of platen, cylinder and rotary printing machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control.