Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up a digital printing press for personalised data printing.
This unit applies to individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and who typically provide leadership in the production of personalised digital print runs that involve setting data files and ensuring correct sequence.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify job specifications | 1.1 Job details are checked and confirmed against job specifications 1.2 Correct materials are checked and are available for the job 1.3 Printing equipment is checked for efficiency and safely 1.4 Post-printing requirements are accurately identified according to job specifications 1.5 Correct data files are accessed and data conforms to job specifications |
2. Set data requirements | 2.1 Data files are set up to ensure required dynamic links operate correctly and settings conform to job specifications 2.2 Data is in correct sequence required for the run 2.3 Data is checked to ensure it is uncorrupted |
3. Set machine quality | 3.1 Work area is safe and ready for production 3.2 Digital printing machine is set to run efficiently and safely 3.3 Image is complete, sharp, of the required strength, free from contamination and in register 3.4 Output can be achieved at required quality standard and at required speed 3.5 Sample from the machine is produced and checked for conformance to job specifications 3.6 Adjustments are made where specifications are not met 3.7 If adjustments involve changes to materials, costs or time, supervisor or client are informed and approval secured 3.8 Set up is complete before deadline for the start of production |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
manage and adjust digital data to conform to print requirements prior to digital printing and produce personalised digital print runs that involve setting data files and ensuring correct sequence.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
discuss how job requirements are established
identify various information sources
discuss appropriate set up required to run the printing machines safely and efficiently
describe result prediction
explain data interpretation
outline data retrieval.
Assessment Conditions
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
digital printer.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.5, 2.1-2.3, 3.5, 3.6 | Recognises and interprets text to establish job requirements from information contained within relevant procedures and specifications |
Writing | 3.7 | Enters routine data associated with production processes and enterprise procedures |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.5-3.7 | Speaks clearly using appropriate vocabulary, tone and pace to report faults and discrepancies |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1-1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.8 | Recognises and follows explicit and implicit protocols and meets expectations associated with own role Recognises and follows all procedures for set-up, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, incorporating regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures |
Interact with others | 1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.5-3.7 | Cooperates with others as part of familiar routine activities, and contributes to specific activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability Understands what to communicate, with whom and how, in routine work situations |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5-3.8 | Determines priorities and sequences steps involved in clearly defined, familiar tasks Recognises and takes responsibility for addressing predictable, and some less predictable problems in familiar work contexts Follows routine procedures for using digital technology by reading data from electronic monitoring and control systems |
Sectors
Printing