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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Maintain specialised gravure printing process
  2. Maintain specialised production process
  3. Tune and adjust machinery
  4. Troubleshoot machinery and material problems
  5. Conduct shutdown of production process

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

operate a gravure press ensuring production flow that maintains product quality standards and minimises downtime from production problems

shut down and clean a gravure press according to work health and safety (WHS) guidelines

monitor production output and make necessary adjustments to maintain print quality on a gravure machine while producing a complex print on TWO occasions (if possible using different substrates and, if possible, including at least two in-line processes) according to job specifications, enterprise procedures.

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


Knowledge Evidence

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

describe what can cause reel to wander

outline what can cause the web to break at the unwind unit

explain the difference between a ‘flying paster’ and ‘zero speed’ type reel-stand

outline the print fault that results from the reel being run out of centre

list possible faults in the unwind section that can cause a web break

identify WHS risks associated with rewinding and sheeting

identify the safety feature in the delivery system for when the web jams up

explain why the sheet cut-off might wander

describe the effect of poorly adjusted nip rollers when rewinding and sheeting

explain the effect of a build-up of ink on the impression cylinder on printed product

list causes of ink foaming in the ink tray

outline the effect of too much reducer in ink

describe what action can reduce wear of the doctor blade

explain why all solvents need to be removed from the final ink film

describe link between driers and set off and marking

explain the cause of substrate distortion

describe the effect in the chillers, if the drying temperature was too low

identify the effect of incorrect drying temperature on the finished product

outline the effect of inadequate communication within the work team on a gravure printing machine

list safety features within the organisation that aid in maintaining effective production

describe ramifications if machine guards are removed and/or micro switches are disconnected on a machine

identify who is legally responsibility for the removal of machine guards and/or disconnection of micro switches

demonstrate knowledge of the most accurate method of checking register during a production run

explain why it is necessary to take immediate action when production problems are anticipated

describe what to do to eliminate further processing of unacceptable printed product

explain what happens to the substrate if relative humidity is increased in the press room

list procedures to care for a newly delivered substrate to the press room

demonstrate knowledge of how to correctly sort waste

outline advantages of keeping reusable waste

identify industry standards to enhance effective communication with clients

list necessary procedures clients should follow to approve a printed product

explain when to call service personnel to correct a machine problem

outline enterprise procedures to report any machine operating problems

describe consequences if correct shutdown procedures are not followed

explain why it is necessary for correct shutdown procedures to be conducted with fellow workers

list advantages of proper labelling and storage of excess inks and materials

explain why printed product should be clearly labelled prior to removal from the press room

outline any additional operations required for printed reels after they are removed from the printing machine

describe how the printed job should be stored after it is removed from the printing machine

explain how completed records are used in final analysis of the job

describe benefits of comprehensive records when considering production of future jobs

locate machine manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task and outline information included in these documents.