1. Confirm job specifications
   • Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
   • Standard set-up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage
   • Availability of all job-related components are checked
2. Set up delivery systems
   • Delivery systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Substrate is added to and removed from the process according to job specifications
3. Select and prepare inks and additives (basic)
   • Inks, dyes or additives are checked and appropriate action is taken for end-user requirements
   • Quality and suitability of inks, dyes or additives are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements
   • Inks, dyes and additives are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions taken to minimise waste
   • Correct colour and weight/volume of ink are mixed and prepared to match requirements of the printing process and job specifications
   • Formulation of ink, colour match and approved colour are appropriately recorded
   • Inks, dyes and additives are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel and prolong shelf life
4. Set up machine for basic offset lithographic printing
   • Plate cylinder is set up and adjusted and lithographic plates are selected and installed according to job specifications
   • Blanket and blanket cylinder are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Impression cylinder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Inking system is set up and adjusted according to the lithographic process and job specifications
   • Dampening system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
5. Conduct ok print run
   • Material to be used for proof ok sheet/section is organised correctly
   • Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof ok/section
   • Ok/section is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing organised according to enterprise procedures
   • Production does not commence without client OK or authority where appropriate
   • If necessary, results are interpreted and adjustment are carried out according to product and machine specifications

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

For sheet systems only

Preparation of inks and additives