1. Maintain operation of delivery systems
   • Delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient and continuous operation, without damage to finished product
   • Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job instructions
2. Maintain production process
   • Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule
   • If necessary, location of objects into fixtures/jigs is monitored and adjusted
   • Foil transfer system is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
   • Basic in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing process(es) are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved proof standard
   • Production is maintained within work health and safety (WHS) requirements and company and manufacturer’s specifications
   • Manual and/or automatic control is used as per specification
   • Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
   • Foil performance and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run
   • Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
3. Identify and rectify problems
   • Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
   • Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
   • Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
   • Problems in foil stamping machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
   • Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level
   • Foil stamping machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
4. Conduct shutdown of production process
   • Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
   • Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements
   • Unused foil is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer/supplier specifications and enterprise procedures
   • Waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
   • All product is removed from operating area
   • Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
   • Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
5. Clean printing machine at end of print run
   • Units are cleaned ready for next run
   • Transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
   • Production records or other documentation are accurately completed, where required by enterprise procedures

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Evidence of the ability to:

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

For reel systems only

Maintaining the foil stamping process