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Manufacture inks and coatings

Manufacture inks and coatings

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPINK331
State Code
AUO50
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manufacture inks and coatings.It applies to individuals who generally work under limited supervision to identify process and job requirements, set up machinery or equipment and complete the manufacturing process according to defined procedures. They also have some accountability for monitoring output and preventing or addressing production problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Read and interpret job requirements from documentation
  • 1.1 Appropriate processes are identified and confirmed
  • 1.2 Appropriate materials and/or equipment are selected according to job specifications
2 Set up machines or equipment
  • 2.1 Pre-startup checks are completed and documented according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Raw materials or feed lines are checked to ensure availability
  • 2.3 Stirrer, mixer, pots and vats are checked to ensure they are free from contamination
  • 2.4 Machine or equipment operation is verified according to enterprise procedures
3 Maintain blending process
  • 3.1 Mix is completed in association with fellow workers according to enterprise procedures and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 3.2 Materials are added to the process according to job specifications
  • 3.3 Quality inspection and sampling is carried out according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Adjustments to mix or equipment are made to correct identified quality problems
4 Maintain ink or coating milling process
  • 4.1 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
  • 4.2 Production is maintained according to WHS requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 4.3 Milling process and equipment are monitored during batch manufacture to ensure operation is maintained
  • 4.4 Machines or equipment are inspected and adjusted as required, and readouts are recorded and interpreted
  • 4.5 Quality inspections and sampling are undertaken according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.6 Records, log or checklists are completed according to enterprise procedures
5 Maintain operation of equipment or process conditions
  • 5.1 Variations or irregularities of equipment operation or process conditions are identified and reported
  • 5.2 Production difficulties are anticipated and action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.3 Corrective action is documented and reported according to enterprise procedures
6 Shut down liquid ink or coating blend or milling process
  • 6.1 Pre-shutdown checks are carried out and documented according to enterprise procedures
  • 6.2 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 6.3 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements
  • 6.4 Product or materials used in manufacture are removed from operating area where appropriate
  • 6.5 Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
7 Clean up
  • 7.1 Equipment cleaning requirements are identified
  • 7.2 Correct equipment or materials for manual or mechanical cleaning are selected
  • 7.3 Cleaning is undertaken according to enterprise procedures and WHS requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3084 ICPIM331C Manufacture inks and coatings Unit of competency