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ICPPRN341 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set up for basic pad printing

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPPRN341 - Set up for basic pad printing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up basic pad printing for routine print jobs and includes setting up and adjusting manual pre- and post-treatment processes and conducting a proof. It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision, and have responsibility to prepare materials and monitor and run equipment and machinery to ensure the production process is maintained No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the printing field of work and include access to:

relevant facilities, materials and equipment

pad printing machine.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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: Confirm job specifications
  • Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
  • Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage
  • Availability of all job related components is checked
       
Element: Install tampons (printing pads) into machine
  • Appropriate tampons are selected according to job specifications
  • Tampons are secured into machine
       
Element: Set up fixtures onto machine bed
  • Appropriate fixtures are selected and secured to xy table
  • Height of machine bed is adjusted to suit size of object to be printed
  • Xy table of machine bed is adjusted to suit position of image on object
       
Element: Select and prepare inks and additives
  • Inks and additives are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements
  • Quality and suitability of inks and additives are checked and appropriate action is taken
  • Inks 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 routine job specifications
  • Formulation of ink, colour match and approved colour are appropriately recorded
  • Inks 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
       
Element: Set up machine for basic pad printing
  • Plate holder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • Appropriate plate and plate holder are selected and plate is secured into plate holder
  • Tampons are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • Spatula and doctor blade are set up and adjusted according to requirements of the pad printing process and routine job specifications
       
Element: OR
  • Ink cup is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
       
Element: Set up manual pre- and post-treatment processes
  • Manual loading is set up according to routine object requirements and job specifications
  • Manual pre-treatment is set up to suit routine object and according to job specifications
  • Drying racks are set up to suit object and according to job specifications
       
Element: Conduct proof run
  • Material to be used for proof is organised correctly
  • Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s requirements and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof
  • Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is 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
       


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm job specifications

1.1 Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system

1.2 Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage

1.3 Availability of all job related components is checked

2. Install tampons (printing pads) into machine

2.1 Appropriate tampons are selected according to job specifications

2.2 Tampons are secured into machine

3. Set up fixtures onto machine bed

3.1 Appropriate fixtures are selected and secured to xy table

3.2 Height of machine bed is adjusted to suit size of object to be printed

3.3 Xy table of machine bed is adjusted to suit position of image on object

4. Select and prepare inks and additives

4.1 Inks and additives are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements

4.2 Quality and suitability of inks and additives are checked and appropriate action is taken

4.3 Inks and additives are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste

4.4 Correct colour and weight/volume of ink are mixed and prepared to match requirements of the printing process and routine job specifications

4.5 Formulation of ink, colour match and approved colour are appropriately recorded

4.6 Inks 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

5. Set up machine for basic pad printing

5.1 Plate holder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications

5.2 Appropriate plate and plate holder are selected and plate is secured into plate holder

5.3 Tampons are set up and adjusted according to job specifications

5.4 Spatula and doctor blade are set up and adjusted according to requirements of the pad printing process and routine job specifications

OR

5.5 Ink cup is set up and adjusted according to job specifications

6. Set up manual pre- and post-treatment processes

6.1 Manual loading is set up according to routine object requirements and job specifications

6.2 Manual pre-treatment is set up to suit routine object and according to job specifications

6.3 Drying racks are set up to suit object and according to job specifications

7. Conduct proof run

7.1 Material to be used for proof is organised correctly

7.2 Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s requirements and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof

7.3 Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures

7.4 Production does not commence without client approval or authority where appropriate

7.5 Results are interpreted and adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specifications

Evidence of the ability to:

correctly set up a pad printing machine on TWO occasions (if possible on different substrates) for routine print jobs to meet enterprise procedures, manufacturer’s and job specifications; including setting up manual pre- and post-treatment processes and completing a proof run.

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine.

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:

Substrate identification

identify what class of substrate the (given) object came from

Ink selection

explain how to determine if an ink is appropriate to use with a particular substrate

explain how to determine if an ink is mixed to the correct viscosity

explain the pot life of a two-component ink

Pad selection

explain how to determine the correct pad shape for applications

describe what effect pad shape and hardness has on print quality

outline the ideal storage conditions for pads

Plate selection

explain how to determine the correct plate type for given applications

Doctor blades

explain work health and safety (WHS) concerns of setting presses and doctor blades

describe how to adjust the machine so the doctor blade operates correctly

describe the effect of a damaged doctor blade

Pre- and post-treatment requirements

explain WHS concerns of using pre- and post-treating substrates

explain how to pre-treat an oily surface to ensure it is ready for printing

Print problem identification and correction

identify causes of and solutions for common print problems (eg hairlines around image, loss of density in the centre of a solid image, fine lines of ink running through image, distortion of image)

Information sources

identify machine manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task, where are they kept and the information contained.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm job specifications

1.1 Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system

1.2 Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage

1.3 Availability of all job related components is checked

2. Install tampons (printing pads) into machine

2.1 Appropriate tampons are selected according to job specifications

2.2 Tampons are secured into machine

3. Set up fixtures onto machine bed

3.1 Appropriate fixtures are selected and secured to xy table

3.2 Height of machine bed is adjusted to suit size of object to be printed

3.3 Xy table of machine bed is adjusted to suit position of image on object

4. Select and prepare inks and additives

4.1 Inks and additives are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements

4.2 Quality and suitability of inks and additives are checked and appropriate action is taken

4.3 Inks and additives are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste

4.4 Correct colour and weight/volume of ink are mixed and prepared to match requirements of the printing process and routine job specifications

4.5 Formulation of ink, colour match and approved colour are appropriately recorded

4.6 Inks 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

5. Set up machine for basic pad printing

5.1 Plate holder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications

5.2 Appropriate plate and plate holder are selected and plate is secured into plate holder

5.3 Tampons are set up and adjusted according to job specifications

5.4 Spatula and doctor blade are set up and adjusted according to requirements of the pad printing process and routine job specifications

OR

5.5 Ink cup is set up and adjusted according to job specifications

6. Set up manual pre- and post-treatment processes

6.1 Manual loading is set up according to routine object requirements and job specifications

6.2 Manual pre-treatment is set up to suit routine object and according to job specifications

6.3 Drying racks are set up to suit object and according to job specifications

7. Conduct proof run

7.1 Material to be used for proof is organised correctly

7.2 Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s requirements and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof

7.3 Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures

7.4 Production does not commence without client approval or authority where appropriate

7.5 Results are interpreted and adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specifications

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
Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system 
Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage 
Availability of all job related components is checked 
Appropriate tampons are selected according to job specifications 
Tampons are secured into machine 
Appropriate fixtures are selected and secured to xy table 
Height of machine bed is adjusted to suit size of object to be printed 
Xy table of machine bed is adjusted to suit position of image on object 
Inks and additives are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements 
Quality and suitability of inks and additives are checked and appropriate action is taken 
Inks 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 routine job specifications 
Formulation of ink, colour match and approved colour are appropriately recorded 
Inks 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 
Plate holder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications 
Appropriate plate and plate holder are selected and plate is secured into plate holder 
Tampons are set up and adjusted according to job specifications 
Spatula and doctor blade are set up and adjusted according to requirements of the pad printing process and routine job specifications 
Ink cup is set up and adjusted according to job specifications 
Manual loading is set up according to routine object requirements and job specifications 
Manual pre-treatment is set up to suit routine object and according to job specifications 
Drying racks are set up to suit object and according to job specifications 
Material to be used for proof is organised correctly 
Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s requirements and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof 
Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is 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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICPPRN341 - Set up for basic pad printing
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Assessment Record Sheet

ICPPRN341 - Set up for basic pad printing

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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