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Evidence Guide: ICPPRN214 - Produce basic flexographic printed product

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ICPPRN214 - Produce basic flexographic printed product

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

Maintain operation of delivery systems

  1. Delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient and continuous operation and ensure no damage to finished product
  2. Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job instructions
Delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient and continuous operation and ensure no damage to finished product

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Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job instructions

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Maintain basic flexographic printing process

  1. Flexographic plate and plate cylinder or sleeve condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  2. Flexographic impression roller condition is monitored to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  3. Flexographic inking system and doctor blade are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  4. Drying systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  5. Basic in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing process(es) are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
Flexographic plate and plate cylinder or sleeve condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

Completed
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Flexographic impression roller condition is monitored to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

Completed
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Flexographic inking system and doctor blade are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

Completed
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Drying systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

Completed
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Basic in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing process(es) are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

Completed
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Maintain routine production process

  1. Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
  2. Production is maintained according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  3. Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications
  4. Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
  5. Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run
  6. Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
  7. Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  8. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule

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

Completed
Date:

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

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

Completed
Date:

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

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

Completed
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Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

Completed
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Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

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Identify and rectify faults

  1. Problem in flexographic machine operation is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  2. Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level
  3. Flexographic machine operation is checked to ensure efficient operation
  4. Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
Problem in flexographic machine operation is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

Completed
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Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level

Completed
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Flexographic machine operation is checked to ensure efficient operation

Completed
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Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures

Completed
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Conduct shutdown of production process

  1. Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  2. Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements
  3. Reels and cores are removed from press if web-fed
  4. Unused ink is drained back into containers and correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  5. Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  6. Product is removed from operating area
Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures

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

Completed
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Reels and cores are removed from press if web-fed

Completed
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Unused ink is drained back into containers and correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures

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

Completed
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Product is removed from operating area

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Clean and wash printing machine

  1. Cylinders or sleeves, plate and roller surfaces are cleaned ready for next run
  2. Inking rollers and doctor blades or chamber blade systems are cleaned with correct solvents according to WHS guidelines
  3. Ink pumps, tanks and hoses are cleaned correctly
  4. Impression rollers/central impression and press rollers are cleaned
  5. In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run
  6. Reel or sheet-feed transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
  7. Press is lubricated and protected according to duration of shutdown
  8. Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures
Cylinders or sleeves, plate and roller surfaces are cleaned ready for next run

Completed
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Inking rollers and doctor blades or chamber blade systems are cleaned with correct solvents according to WHS guidelines

Completed
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Ink pumps, tanks and hoses are cleaned correctly

Completed
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Impression rollers/central impression and press rollers are cleaned

Completed
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In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run

Completed
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Reel or sheet-feed transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run

Completed
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Press is lubricated and protected according to duration of shutdown

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Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Maintain operation of delivery systems

1.1 Delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient and continuous operation and ensure no damage to finished product

1.2 Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job instructions

2. Maintain basic flexographic printing process

2.1 Flexographic plate and plate cylinder or sleeve condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.2 Flexographic impression roller condition is monitored to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.3 Flexographic inking system and doctor blade are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.4 Drying systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.5 Basic in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing process(es) are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

3. Maintain routine 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 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 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

3.8 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

4. Identify and rectify faults

4.1 Problem in flexographic machine operation is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

4.2 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level

4.3 Flexographic machine operation is checked to ensure efficient operation

4.4 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures

5. Conduct shutdown of production process

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

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

5.3 Reels and cores are removed from press if web-fed

5.4 Unused ink is drained back into containers and correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures

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

5.6 Product is removed from operating area

6. Clean and wash printing machine

6.1 Cylinders or sleeves, plate and roller surfaces are cleaned ready for next run

6.2 Inking rollers and doctor blades or chamber blade systems are cleaned with correct solvents according to WHS guidelines

6.3 Ink pumps, tanks and hoses are cleaned correctly

6.4 Impression rollers/central impression and press rollers are cleaned

6.5 In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run

6.6 Reel or sheet-feed transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run

6.7 Press is lubricated and protected according to duration of shutdown

6.8 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Maintain operation of delivery systems

1.1 Delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient and continuous operation and ensure no damage to finished product

1.2 Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job instructions

2. Maintain basic flexographic printing process

2.1 Flexographic plate and plate cylinder or sleeve condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.2 Flexographic impression roller condition is monitored to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.3 Flexographic inking system and doctor blade are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.4 Drying systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

2.5 Basic in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing process(es) are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

3. Maintain routine 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 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 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

3.8 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

4. Identify and rectify faults

4.1 Problem in flexographic machine operation is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

4.2 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level

4.3 Flexographic machine operation is checked to ensure efficient operation

4.4 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures

5. Conduct shutdown of production process

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

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

5.3 Reels and cores are removed from press if web-fed

5.4 Unused ink is drained back into containers and correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures

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

5.6 Product is removed from operating area

6. Clean and wash printing machine

6.1 Cylinders or sleeves, plate and roller surfaces are cleaned ready for next run

6.2 Inking rollers and doctor blades or chamber blade systems are cleaned with correct solvents according to WHS guidelines

6.3 Ink pumps, tanks and hoses are cleaned correctly

6.4 Impression rollers/central impression and press rollers are cleaned

6.5 In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run

6.6 Reel or sheet-feed transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run

6.7 Press is lubricated and protected according to duration of shutdown

6.8 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures

Evidence of the ability to:

accurately produce TWO basic flexographic printing jobs (if possible including at least ONE in-line process) according to job specifications, enterprise procedures and work health and safety (WHS) requirements

correctly shut down and clean flexographic press and, if possible, rectify any production problems with minimum downtime.

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:

outline process for transportation and delivery

describe process for determining the substrate printing side

For reel systems only

outline WHS concerns when loading and handling heavy reels

describe effect on the print of excessive tension on the unwinding reel

describe process for correct web splicing and implications if web is not spliced correctly

For sheet systems only

outline WHS concerns when operating sheet transportation and delivery systems

identify reasons for fanning sheets before loading into the press

describe the process for setting, and the check to be made to the double sheet detector during the print run, and components that can be adjusted to ensure correct delivery

describe effect excessive suction can have on slow-down wheels

state how often product quality should be assessed, and what action taken if print fills in when printing

describe effect of dirt under the doctor blade on the print and the motion of doctor blade oscillation

describe action taken if ink in duct is foaming

name signs of wear in the plate image area

outline WHS concerns for the in-line component of the press and how often in-line components of the job should be examined

describe the process of monitoring to ensure quality

outline precautions to ensure the rewound product is consistent, acceptable quality and how to identify if printed material is not of an acceptable standard

outline marking of product deemed unacceptable by the operator

describe the process of consultation needed when there is a problem with the print that cannot be fixed by the operator

identify location of information concerning correct operation of the machine

outline dangers from solvents and solutions used to clean the inking system, plate and press

describe methods used to ensure proper storage of plates following printing

list parts of the machine that should be thoroughly cleaned following the print run and components to be inspected for wear following the print run

identify records important for following or repeat prints

identify machine manuals and safety documentation relevant to this task, where they are kept, and information included in these documents.

Range Statement

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Delivery systems MUST include EITHER:

reel

OR

sheet

Monitoring and adjusting MUST include EITHER:

reel stand and rewind sections

web control system

sheeting action

set off / marking prevention system

OR

feeder and delivery system

sheet pick-up and transportation system

transfer system