1. Confirm non-routine job specifications
   • Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
   • Set up is planned and carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum waste
   • Availability of all job related components is checked
2. Set up delivery systems
   • Delivery systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job specifications
3. Select and prepare inks and additives
   • 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 the requirements of the printing process and job specifications
   • Formulation of the ink, colour match and the 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 complex relief printing
   • Appropriate relief plates are selected and secured to the machine
   • Relief polymer plates/forme are set up and adjusted according to job specifications (platen)
   • Relief polymer cylinders are set up and adjusted according to job specifications (platen)
   • 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
5. Conduct proof run
   • Material to be used for proof is organised correctly
   • Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof
   • Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing organised according to enterprise procedures
   • Production does not commence without client or relevant authority approval where appropriate
   • Results are interpreted and adjustment changes 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.

Evidence of the ability to:

For reel systems only

For sheet systems only