1. Confirm job specifications
   • Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
   • Set up is planned and carried out correctly and in minimum time
   • 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 instructions
3. Select and prepare coating
   • Coating is selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements
   • Quality and suitability of coating is checked and appropriate action taken
   • Coatings 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 weight/volume of coating is prepared to match requirements of the job specification and coating process
   • Coating viscosity is confirmed as correct for the job
   • Formulation of coating is appropriately recorded
4. Set up machine for coating
   • Appropriate rollers/cylinders are selected and secured to the machine and set
   • Application system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Appropriate anilox roller is chosen, and installed to manufacturer’s specifications
   • Set doctor blades to manufacturer’s specifications
   • Coating delivery system is set up with correct flow and return flow determined by air pressure or pump speeds and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Coating blanket is cut or a plate installed for non-image areas
   • Blanket or plate packing is checked as suitable to the job
   • Coating temperature is checked and deemed suitable for the job
   • 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 set up and operated, and roller and pressure settings are checked, to produce a specified proof according to WHS requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
   • Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing organised according to enterprise procedures
   • Production does not commence without client approval or authority where appropriate
   • Results are interpreted and adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specifications to determine adjustment requirements

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