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Evidence Guide: ICPSU211C - Prepare ink and additives

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ICPSU211C - Prepare ink and additives

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

Select ink

  1. Inks, dyes and additives are selected according to job specifications
  2. Quality and suitability of inks, dyes or additives are checked and appropriate action is taken
  3. Inks and dyes are selected according to suitability of substrate, adhesion, physical and chemical resistance, and light fastness, drying method and print process
Inks, dyes and additives are selected according to job specifications

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Quality and suitability of inks, dyes or additives are checked and appropriate action is taken

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Inks and dyes are selected according to suitability of substrate, adhesion, physical and chemical resistance, and light fastness, drying method and print process

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Prepare ink

  1. Inks, dyes and additives are prepared according to OHS requirements, and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste
  2. Correct colour and weight/volume of ink are mixed and prepared to match the requirements of the job specifications and the printing press to be used
  3. Formulation of the ink and the approved colour is appropriately recorded
Inks, dyes and additives are prepared according to OHS requirements, and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste

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Correct colour and weight/volume of ink are mixed and prepared to match the requirements of the job specifications and the printing press to be used

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Formulation of the ink and the approved colour is appropriately recorded

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Store and handle ink

  1. Inks, dyes and additives are appropriately stored, handled and labelled according to manufacturer's/supplier's instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel
Inks, dyes and additives are appropriately stored, handled and labelled according to manufacturer's/supplier's instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel

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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:

correctly preparing ink and additives as required by job specifications

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

prepare at least TWO lots of inks or additives to match a colour sample and specific end-use requirements according to workplace specifications and the listed Performance Criteria

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

inks and additives.

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.

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 correctly labelling inks and additives

collecting, analysing and organising information by accessing and using MSDSs and data on ink/additive formulation to ensure efficient production

planning and organising activities by selecting appropriate inks and additives prior to preparation

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with other staff

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating weights and volumes and dilution factors

problem-solving skills by identifying problems in formulation and making appropriate adjustments

use of technology by using manual and electronic measuring equipment

Required knowledge

selecting inks and additives to match process and job requirements

suitability of the ink determined for the particular process

characteristics of the chosen ink matched to the substrate

ink adhering to the substrate

physical, chemical and light or colour fastness of the ink

preparing inks and additives

OHS concerns related to the preparation of inks and additives

correct handling procedures

correct weight/volume required

methods that are available to check and adjust ink colour and consistency

quality of the ink or additive is up to the standard required

matching colour

OHS concerns related to the matching of inks and additives

effect that lighting conditions have on colour matching

compatibility of being mixed

correct colour for inks

storage, handling and labelling of inks and additives

MSDSs for this ink system that is at hand

environmental conditions that are relevant to the storage of inks and additives

conventions that should be adhered to when labelling mixed inks

method of disposal of inks, solvent and solvent rags

information sources

manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept

information that is included in these documents

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.

Quality standards may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.

Type of ink, substrate may include:

range of inks and substrates commonly used in the printing industry.

Colour matching systems may include:

commonly used matching procedures.

Type of equipment may include:

range of manual and electronic measuring equipment.

Enterprise procedures may include:

range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.