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Produce offset lithographic plates

Produce offset lithographic plates

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPP267C
State Code
D3117
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2013
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2013
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to make lithographic plates from film input. For plates with electronic input see ICPPP452C Output complex images direct to plate or press
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and prepare plate
  • 1.1. The job specifications are interpreted to determine the appropriate type and size of plate for the job
  • 1.2. The plate is selected to deliver the quality of output required by the job brief
  • 1.3. Plate is prepared to accommodate printing machine plate positioning requirements
2. Expose the plate
  • 2.1. The work area is tidied and cleaned to ensure quality of output
  • 2.2. Film is correctly positioned on the plate according to job specification
  • 2.3. The correct exposure unit is selected to deliver the required output
  • 2.4. Exposure control is correctly established utilising a quality control step wedge
  • 2.5. Exposure and vacuum frame are maintained according to manufacturer's specifications
3. Process the plate
  • 3.1. The plate processing unit is maintained according to manufacturer's specifications
  • 3.2. The plate is processed according to plate manufacturer's specifications
4. Post-treat the plate
  • 4.1. The plate is checked for quality of outcome and analysed for conformance to job specifications
  • 4.2. Changes to the plate image are carried out correctly to ensure the standard of output required by the job brief
  • 4.3. The plate is chemically treated and/or baked according to job specifications
  • 4.4. The plate is prepared for storage prior to printing according to manufacturer's specifications
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.
Plate may include:
a variety of plates used in offset lithography
Quality may include:
client requirements and enterprise and industry standards
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 following is essential:
the plate is processed according to the plate manufacturer's specifications. Changes to the plate image are carried out correctly to deliver the standard of output required by the job brief
the underlying skills of plate making should be transferable across the design and pre-press sectors. It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the quality of the plate be suitable for the identified printing processes
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
prepare, set up and use lithographic plate exposure and plate processing equipment to produce ONE lithographic plate manually and ONE using a machine according to the listed Performance Criteria.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace
access to relevant facilities, equipment, materials and special purpose tools
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

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/observation 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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0382 ICPPP267B Produce offset lithographic plates Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN53 ICPPRP267 Produce offset lithographic plates Unit of competency