Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICPPP266C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce relief plates

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPPP266C - Produce relief plates
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to make and proof relief plates from film input for letterpress or label printing.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires the individual to correctly prepare and evaluate film, and expose and process a relief plate suitable for letterpress and label printing.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Pre-press
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Produce plates
  • The plate processor is prepared and maintained according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise standards
  • Exposure control is established and maintained utilising vacuum frames and plate processors according to job specifications
  • Plates are produced that conform to job specifications
       
Element: Proof relief plates
  • Relief plates are proofed according to job specifications
  • Relief plates are proofed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise standards
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

the plate(s) meet job specifications and have been accurately proofed

the underlying skills of plate production should be transferable across the pre-press sector. It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the competencies be demonstrated with a clear identification of printing processes

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

use the plate making facilities to produce TWO printing plates according to job specifications and the listed Performance Criteria.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

it is expected that special purpose tools and equipment will be used where appropriate.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required knowledge

main factors to be considered when preparing to lay a plate.

aids that can be used to ensure accuracy and repeatability

quality control or problem-solving devices that can be included

essential criteria for evaluating a film to be used in plate production

testing exposure for plate making

main considerations with a plate exposure system

means that can be used to ensure continuity and control with plate exposure

plate processing operation

poor processing operation

main criteria for evaluating a correctly prepared plate

OHS concerns that are there when processing and proofing printing plates

main advantages of plate proofing

criteria for plate proof evaluation

different requirements for plates for litho printing and relief printing

manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Input may include:

assembled film and plates to suit various press sizes.

Capture may include:

plate exposing facility.

Manipulation/edit may include:

masking and/or multiple exposure techniques.

Output may include:

plate(s) to suit relevant printing process.

Quality standards may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
The plate processor is prepared and maintained according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise standards 
Exposure control is established and maintained utilising vacuum frames and plate processors according to job specifications 
Plates are produced that conform to job specifications 
Relief plates are proofed according to job specifications 
Relief plates are proofed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise standards 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICPPP266C - Produce relief plates
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

ICPPP266C - Produce relief plates

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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