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 the job brief and providing advice to internal or external clients about options and limitations

collecting analysing and organising information by collecting and analysing data about printing process machine specifications and performance to calculate appropriate adjustments for the job

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

teamwork when cooperating with other workers and coordinating the production unit to ensure efficient operation

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating substrate requirements clich and tampon position and pressures

problemsolving skills by recognising proofing faults and calculating adjustments necessary to meet job specifications

use of technology by using monitoring equipment and computerised production records

Required knowledge

different substrate groups and suggest the correct ink type for each group

plastic subgroups for the purpose of ink selection

adjustments made to the process colour inks for correct colour balance

methods of improving opacity of a light coloured ink on a dark substrate

determining the correct pad shape for given applications

effect that pad shape and hardness have on print quality

effect that commonly be seen at the contact point of the nipple of a pad in a large solid print and how can it be avoided

preparing a new pad for its first printing

determining the correct plate type for given applications

difference between steel and photopolymer plates for process printing

reasons for misregistered images and how can they be corrected

OHS concerns that are there when setting presses and doctor blades

adjustments to the machine so that the doctor blade is operating correctly

effect of a damaged doctor blade

types of doctor blades and explain their applications

OHS concerns that are there when pre and posttreating substrates

common pre and posttreatment methods for different substrates and their importance

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 picking up ink from substrate by subsequent pads washed out images loss of fine lines in images inconsistent colour

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

set up pad printing machines for nonroutine 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

set up a machine for complex pad printing on TWO occasions if possible on different substrates according to 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

a 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

ICPPRC Produce complex pad printed product

ICPPR342C Produce complex pad printed product.

Non-routine may include:

Machines may include:

Inks/coatings 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: