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ICPPRN442 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce specialised pad printed product

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency ICPPRN442 - Produce specialised pad printed product
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a pad printing machine to produce specialised printed products that meet required quality standards. Any production problems are rectified with minimum downtime, and the machine is correctly shut down and cleaned according to work health and safety (WHS) guidelines.It applies to individuals working as print machinists in the printing and graphic arts industry. They prepare material, set up, monitor and operate equipment and machinery, apply solutions to a defined range of problems associated with the print medium, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.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 special purpose tools, equipment and materials, including a 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: Maintain specialised pad printing process
  • Location of objects into fixtures is monitored, evaluated and adjusted if necessary
  • Printing plates condition is monitored and evaluated to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • Printing pads condition is monitored, evaluated and maintained to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • Spatulas and doctor blades are monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
       
Element: OR
  • Ink cups are monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • Printing ink viscosity is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
       
Element: Maintain in-line systems
  • In-line loading is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • In-line pre-treatment is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • In-line drying is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
       
Element: Maintain production process
  • Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
  • Production is maintained according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • Manual and/or automatic control is used as required according to job specifications
  • Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
  • Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run
  • Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
  • Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
  • Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
       
Element: Tune and adjust machinery
  • Idiosyncrasies of machines are reviewed and adjustments or tuning undertaken to compensate, or to exploit the idiosyncrasy, within manufacturer’s specifications
  • Options are assessed to determine most effective/efficient method of production, ensuring highest quality and yield from machinery
  • Test run confirms correct options and settings, or need for further adjustment or tuning to meet quality standards
  • Options and recommendations are documented for future reference according to enterprise procedures
  • Instruction on new practices is provided to machine operator or finisher, if required
       
Element: Troubleshoot machinery and material problems
  • Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate
  • Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner
  • Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency
  • Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
       
Element: Conduct shutdown of production process
  • Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements
  • Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • All product is removed from operating area
  • Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported, according to enterprise procedures
  • Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
       


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. Maintain specialised pad printing process

1.1 Location of objects into fixtures is monitored, evaluated and adjusted if necessary

1.2 Printing plates condition is monitored and evaluated to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

1.3 Printing pads condition is monitored, evaluated and maintained to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

1.4 Spatulas and doctor blades are monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

OR

1.5 Ink cups are monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

1.6 Printing ink viscosity is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2. Maintain in-line systems

2.1 In-line loading is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.2 In-line pre-treatment is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.3 In-line drying is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

3. Maintain production process

3.1 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule

3.2 Production is maintained according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures

3.3 Manual and/or automatic control is used as required according to job specifications

3.4 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures

3.5 Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run

3.6 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention

3.7 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures

3.8 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

4. Tune and adjust machinery

4.1 Idiosyncrasies of machines are reviewed and adjustments or tuning undertaken to compensate, or to exploit the idiosyncrasy, within manufacturer’s specifications

4.2 Options are assessed to determine most effective/efficient method of production, ensuring highest quality and yield from machinery

4.3 Test run confirms correct options and settings, or need for further adjustment or tuning to meet quality standards

4.4 Options and recommendations are documented for future reference according to enterprise procedures

4.5 Instruction on new practices is provided to machine operator or finisher, if required

5. Troubleshoot machinery and material problems

5.1 Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate

5.2 Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner

5.3 Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency

5.4 Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures

6. Conduct shutdown of production process

6.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures

6.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements

6.3 Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures

6.4 Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

6.5 All product is removed from operating area

6.6 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported, according to enterprise procedures

6.7 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations

Evidence of the ability to:

operate a pad printing machine ensuring an efficient specialised production flow that maintains product quality standards, including rectifying production problems with minimum downtime, and shutting down and cleaning the machine according to work health and safety (WHS) guidelines

produce TWO complex pad printing jobs (if possible on different substrates) according to job specifications, enterprise procedures and performance criteria.

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:

identify major WHS concerns when operating this machine

locate where Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)s are stored and describe the information they contain

explain how colour density of a light image on a dark substrate can be improved by selecting a different machine cycle mode

explain how to select appropriate machine cycle mode to provide the highest production output for a particular product

describe special cycle modes available on the machine and their application

describe how to determine that ink has been mixed to the correct viscosity

explain how to correct ink viscosity during production

list causes of unreleased ink remaining on the printing pad, and how to identify them

describe the effect of adding a catalyst on the pot life of ink and other factors that affect pot life

explain how to recognise a damaged pad

demonstrate the correct method of cleaning a pad during production

describe the effect of different pad shapes for different colours In multi-coloured printing

determine the time ink should take to cure before scratch and adhesion tests can be performed

describe the method used to check for correct pre-treatment of polypropylene during production

explain how to ensure correct drying conditions for the product

describe the visible effects on the image if ink viscosity is incorrect

identify the cause of incorrect registration and how to prevent its recurrence

explain what can cause a fine coating of ink over the whole cliché surface

locate machine manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task, and outline the information in them.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Maintain specialised pad printing process

1.1 Location of objects into fixtures is monitored, evaluated and adjusted if necessary

1.2 Printing plates condition is monitored and evaluated to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

1.3 Printing pads condition is monitored, evaluated and maintained to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

1.4 Spatulas and doctor blades are monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

OR

1.5 Ink cups are monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

1.6 Printing ink viscosity is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2. Maintain in-line systems

2.1 In-line loading is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.2 In-line pre-treatment is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.3 In-line drying is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

3. Maintain production process

3.1 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule

3.2 Production is maintained according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures

3.3 Manual and/or automatic control is used as required according to job specifications

3.4 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures

3.5 Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run

3.6 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention

3.7 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures

3.8 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

4. Tune and adjust machinery

4.1 Idiosyncrasies of machines are reviewed and adjustments or tuning undertaken to compensate, or to exploit the idiosyncrasy, within manufacturer’s specifications

4.2 Options are assessed to determine most effective/efficient method of production, ensuring highest quality and yield from machinery

4.3 Test run confirms correct options and settings, or need for further adjustment or tuning to meet quality standards

4.4 Options and recommendations are documented for future reference according to enterprise procedures

4.5 Instruction on new practices is provided to machine operator or finisher, if required

5. Troubleshoot machinery and material problems

5.1 Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate

5.2 Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner

5.3 Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency

5.4 Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures

6. Conduct shutdown of production process

6.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures

6.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements

6.3 Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures

6.4 Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

6.5 All product is removed from operating area

6.6 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported, according to enterprise procedures

6.7 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations

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
Location of objects into fixtures is monitored, evaluated and adjusted if necessary 
Printing plates condition is monitored and evaluated to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
Printing pads condition is monitored, evaluated and maintained to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
Spatulas and doctor blades are monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
Ink cups are monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
Printing ink viscosity is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
In-line loading is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
In-line pre-treatment is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
In-line drying is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 
Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule 
Production is maintained according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 
Manual and/or automatic control is used as required according to job specifications 
Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures 
Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run 
Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention 
Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures 
Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures 
Idiosyncrasies of machines are reviewed and adjustments or tuning undertaken to compensate, or to exploit the idiosyncrasy, within manufacturer’s specifications 
Options are assessed to determine most effective/efficient method of production, ensuring highest quality and yield from machinery 
Test run confirms correct options and settings, or need for further adjustment or tuning to meet quality standards 
Options and recommendations are documented for future reference according to enterprise procedures 
Instruction on new practices is provided to machine operator or finisher, if required 
Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate 
Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner 
Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency 
Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures 
Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 
Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements 
Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures 
Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures 
All product is removed from operating area 
Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported, according to enterprise procedures 
Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations 

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