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 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 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 consumables and personnel requirements to meet production schedules

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

OHS concerns that are there when operating the reel transportation system

reel wander cause

cause of the web to break at the unwind unit

difference between a flying paster and zero speed type reelstand

a print fault that would result from the reel being run out of centre

possible faults in the unwind section that could cause a web break

OHS concerns that are there when operating the sheet transportation system

result of worn suckers at the feeder suction head

sheet detection types that are on this machine

amount of movement that the sheet should have when being registered by the side lay

cause of misregister of the sheet at the feeder

visible signs of the sheet being registered in the feeder

gripper malfunction affect on the sheet control and transfer

adjustment of the sheet transfer mechanisms

cause of the feeder stack to become uneven

result of the feeder stack not being loaded level

rectifying the unevenness of the feeder stack

OHS risks that are associated with rewinding and sheeting

a safety feature that is in the delivery system if the web jams up

sheet cutoff wander

effect of poorly adjusted nip rollers when rewinding and sheeting

further operations that are required for printed reels upon removal from the printing machine

storing the printed job after removal from the printing machine

need to label each printed reel

effect that machine speed will have on sheet delivery

advantage of spraying moving sheets with anti set off powder in the delivery

items in the delivery that could cause marking of the printed image

remedial steps that may be necessary to eliminate marking of the printed image

function of a sheet decurler fitted to the delivery of some machines

faults that could result from incorrectly set grippers in the transfer section of a machine

storing the printed job after removal from the printing machine

result if the plate develops a crack at the grip edge during a print run

effect of a sticky blanket surface

print faults that would result from the blanket not being tensioned correctly

cause of blanket packing creep during printing

effect of a buildup of ink on the impression cylinder the printed product

cause of ink to lie back in the duct

cause of ink stripping on the inking rollers

print faults that would result from excessive use of fountain solution on the plate

recommended pH range for fountain solutions

cause of change in the conductivity of the fountain solution over an eighthour shift

problems that can be caused by excessive conductivity of the fountain solutions

effect of eating or drinking near the machine when using UV inks

link between driers and set off and marking

causes of UV ink to dry

cause of the substrate blistering

effect in the chillers if the drying temperature was too low

effect of incorrect drying temperature on the finished product

effect of inadequate communication within the work team on a lithographic printing machine

safety features within the organisation that aid in maintaining effective production

ramifications if machine guards are removed andor micro switches are disconnected on a machine

legally responsibility for the removal of machine guards andor disconnection of micro switches

disadvantage of using a closed looped system for automatic control of the printed product

other measurement besides optimum solid ink density that can be measured to assess print quality

most accurate method of checking register during a production run

need to take immediate action when production problems are anticipated

action that is taken to eliminate further processing of unacceptable printed product

effect on a stack of paper if the relative humidity is increased in the press room

procedure to care for a newly delivered skid of paper to the press room

waste sorting

advantage of keeping reusable waste

industry standards that can be applied to enhance effective communication with the client

the necessary procedures that the client should follow to OK a printed product

need to call service personnel to correct a machine problem

enterprise procedures that are in place to report any machine operating problems

result if correct shutdown procedures were not followed

need for correct shutdown procedures that are conducted with fellow workers

advantages that result from proper labelling and storage of excess inks and materials

clear labelling of the printed product prior to removal from the press room

use of completed records in the final analysis of the job

benefits of comprehensive records when considering the production of future jobs

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

operate a lithographic press ensuring an efficient specialised production flow that maintains product quality standards Any production problems are anticipated and rectified with minimum downtime The machine is correctly shut down and cleaned according to OHS guidelines

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

monitor production output and make necessary adjustments to maintain print quality on a lithographic machine whilst producing a specialised print on TWO occasions if possible using different types and sizes of substrates 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

ICPPRC Produce complex lithographic printed product

ICPPR332C Produce complex lithographic printed product

ICPPRC Set up for complex lithographic printing

ICPPR431C Set up for complex lithographic printing.

Specialised may include:

Inks/coatings may include:

Machines may include:

Colour matching systems may include:

Design may include:

Substrate types may include:

Substrate handling may include: