Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm job specifications
- Set up reel system
- Unwind and rewind reels are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Webbing procedures are carried out and web-control system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Reels are spliced/joined according to job specifications
- Printed web viewing devices are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Folder and sheets are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Set off / marking prevention devices are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Set up sheet transportation system on sheet-fed machine
- Feeder and delivery sections are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Sheet pick-up and transportation systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Transfer and control systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Set-off / marking prevention devices are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job instructions
- Select and prepare inks and additives
- Quality and suitability of inks, dyes or additives are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements
- Quality and suitability of inks, dyes or additives are checked and appropriate action is taken
- Inks, dyes and additives are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions 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 to prolong shelf life
- Select and prepare embellishment dyes
- Quality and suitability of dyes are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements
- 5.2 Dyes are prepared according to WHS requirements and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions, with suitable precautions to minimise waste
- 5.3 Dyes are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer's/suppliers instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel and to prolong shelf life
- Impression is set up and adjusted according to job specifications (platen and rotary)
- Inking system is set up and adjusted according to the relief process and job specifications (platen and rotary)
- Drying system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Set up machine for basic relief printing
- Appropriate relief plates are selected and secured to the machine
- Relief plates, formes or cylinders are positioned, set up and adjusted according to job specifications (platen and rotary)
- Impression is set up and adjusted according to job specifications (platen and rotary)
- Inking system is set up and adjusted according to relief process and job specifications (platen and rotary)
- Drying system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Set up machine for basic embellishment
- Conduct proof run
- Material to be used for proof is organised correctly
- 8.2 Machine is operated according to manufacturer's and enterprise procedures to produce specified proof
- Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing organised according to enterprise procedures
- Client approval or authority is sought prior to the production run where appropriate
- Results are interpreted and adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specifications to determine adjustment requirements