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 and external clients about options and limitations

collecting analysing and organising information by collecting and analysing data about coating 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 plate or blanket 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

information on the work ticket listing the type of coating required

action taken if vital information were missing from the job ticket

checks that should be undertaken prior to set up availability of materials etc

major OHS concerns when setting up the sheet or reel transportation system

choosing the coating side of the material

effect of low web tension on the print

effect of inefficient web splices

determining the sheet or reel position for the job

effect he side lay selection has on the job

selecting the appropriate front lays

carrying out a register check

use of a twosheet cut out on most feeders sheet

checking of a sheet is missing or late

checking of a web break

safety risks associated with the rewind of the machine

effect of excessive web tension at the rewind of the machine

effect that too much vacuum on the slowdown wheels has on the job

determining the position of register or bustle wheels

effect that excessive jogging would have on the stack

OHS concerns that are relevant to the use of coatings

types of coatings and their applications

suitability of the coating for the job

ability of the coat to adhere to the product

amount of coating required

range of viscosities that should you run with on an aqueous coating

effect of incorrect viscosity on coating

adjusting the viscosity of a coating

methods that the coating use to solidify

drying UV coating

printing principle that is being utilised to apply aqueous coating

importancethat gluing tabs are not coated

temperature the drier is set at to dry aqueous coating

determining which image carrier plate or blanket to use

position of the coating checked against the print

effect that skeleton wheels could have on the surface of the coating

measuring the amount of gloss on the surface

responsibility for the final OK on the job

effect that you get when you dont have enough coating on a sheet

effect that a UV coating would have on a wet print

effect that excessive temperature would have on the sheet

effect that you would get if the viscosity were too high or too low

effect that you would get if ink coverage were excessive ie over

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 rollers and the reel or sheet systems for coating a range of carbon carbonless latex wax resin and metallic coatings aqueous and UV varnishes and machine varnishes The individual will 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 for THREE complex coating operations one spot coating one overall coating and one fine detail using THREE different coatings of which one must be metallic and if possible including at least ONE inline process 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

dedicated coating 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 coated product

ICPPR472C Produce complex coated product.

Substrate handling may include:

Coatings may include:

Machines may include:

Colour matching systems may include:

Design may include:

In-line processes may include:

Substrate types may include: