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Evidence Guide: ICPPR492C - Use on-press print control devices

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ICPPR492C - Use on-press print control devices

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Set up print control devices

  1. CIP3/CIP4 data is accessed for the next print run
  2. Data is pre-set and options/parameters selected according to the next job specifications
  3. Data is released to press according to manufacturer's recommended procedure
  4. Accurate position and fit are attained
  5. Approximate colour, density and ink/water balance if applicable are attained
  6. Make ready sheets are scanned or corrections are inputted until the print matches the proof or the client's requirements
  7. Client or supervisor's approval is obtained prior to running the job
CIP3/CIP4 data is accessed for the next print run

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Data is pre-set and options/parameters selected according to the next job specifications

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Data is released to press according to manufacturer's recommended procedure

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Accurate position and fit are attained

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Approximate colour, density and ink/water balance if applicable are attained

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Make ready sheets are scanned or corrections are inputted until the print matches the proof or the client's requirements

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Client or supervisor's approval is obtained prior to running the job

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Maintain print quality throughout the run

  1. Print quality is continuously monitored visually
  2. Sheets are scanned to verify visual assessment
  3. Any correctional data is released to maintain print quality
Print quality is continuously monitored visually

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Sheets are scanned to verify visual assessment

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Any correctional data is released to maintain print quality

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Maintain equipment

  1. Maintenance tasks are performed according to the operator's manual
  2. Equipment is calibrated according to the operator's manual
Maintenance tasks are performed according to the operator's manual

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Equipment is calibrated according to the operator's manual

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

may be defined by enterprise/operator or default tolerances, client requirements, colour tolerances, industry standards

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

set up and align monitoring device to appropriate standards on THREE occasions

produce profiles of samples taken during THREE different print runs that show print production is within agreed tolerances, if possible using different variables

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

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

a computerised printing machine.

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, for example:

this unit is an additional skill to most printing units and may be assessed at the same time.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by communicating specifications for colour profiles and pre-press requirements for printing to clients

collecting, analysing and organising information by collating and integrating information on colour profiles and press performance

planning and organising activities by establishing sequence of monitoring to ensure quality output

teamwork when integrating job planning with pre-press

mathematical ideas and techniques by understanding and applying colour profiles and curves to machine adjustment

problem-solving skills by monitoring samples and adjusting equipment as necessary

use of technology by efficiently using monitoring systems to ensure quality output

Required knowledge

ICC profiling

underlying principle of densitometry

underlying principle of spectrophotometry

basic underlying principles for determining tolerance in densitometry and spectrophotometry

an original colour control strip determinates

determining the accuracy of the elements in a colour strip

ensuringconsistent print quality output

recognising colour contamination

setting alarm limits for colour contamination

sample to ensure consistency

processes that you would put in place if sample varies from standard

ways quality can vary and how they can be fixed

computerised functions, common faults and electronic registration systems

information that you need from pre-press to ensure quality product

information that you need to give to pre-press to ensure quality product

meaning of the terms registration, fit, position and alignment

importance of registration marks

Range Statement

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.

Presses may include:

press must be aligned to recognised colour standard.

Quality standards may include:

CIP3 and CIP4.

Monitoring systems may include:

built-in or add-on or stand alone systems including: image control. Electronic colour management eg densitometry, colour imagery, Komori system, spectrophotometry.

Electronic data transfer may include:

press management systems such as Prepress Interface, PECOM.

Plates may include:

colour bars must be original.

Specified standards may include:

may be defined by enterprise/operator or default tolerances, client requirements, colour tolerances, industry standards.