Unit of competency Outline
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Produce basic relief printed product
Produce basic relief printed product
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPR288A
ICPPR288A
State Code
D3170
D3170
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce basic relief printed product.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain operation of reel system
- 1.1. Reel stand and rewind sections are monitored to ensure efficient continuous operation, correct tension and to ensure no marks or blemishes to finished product
- 1.2. Web control system is monitored and adjusted to ensure correct tension and accurate continuous positioning of the web for efficient operation
- 1.3. Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job instructions
- 1.4. Sheeting section is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality and efficient product delivery
- 1.5. Set-off/marking prevention system is monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of the printed product meets the standard of the approved proof
2. Maintain operation of sheet system
- 2.1. Feeder and delivery sections are monitored and adjusted to ensure continuous and efficient feeding to machine
- 2.2. Sheet pick-up and transport system is monitored and adjusted to ensure accurate and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation
- 2.3. Transfer system is monitored and adjusted to ensure correct and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation
- 2.4. Substrate is added to and removed from the process according to job instructions
- 2.5. Set-off/marking prevention system is monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of the printed product meets the standard of the approved proof
3. Maintain basic routine relief printing process
- 3.1. Relief forme or plate cylinder condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of the printed product meets the standard of the approved proof
- 3.2. Relief impression surface condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of the printed product meets the standard of the approved proof
- 3.3. Relief inking system is monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of the printed product meets the standard of the approved proof
4. Maintain routine production process
- 4.1. Production process is implemented in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule
- 4.2. Production is maintained within OHS requirements and company and manufacturer's specifications
- 4.3. Manual and/or automatic control is used according to specification
- 4.4. Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
- 4.5. Ink performance, colour, register and position already included in line embellishments of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run
- 4.6. Production difficulties are anticipated and action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
- 4.7. Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
- 4.8. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
5. Identify and rectify problems
- 5.1. Problem in relief machine operation is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
- 5.2. Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures
- 5.3. Relief machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
6. Conduct shutdown of production process
- 6.1. Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with OHS requirements
- 6.2. Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer/supplier specifications and enterprise procedures
- 6.3. Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
- 6.4. Embellishment equipment is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer/supplier specifications and enterprise procedures
- 6.5. All product is removed from operating area
- 6.6. Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
- 6.7. Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
7. Clean and wash up printing machine at end of print run
- 7.1. Cylinders, plate and roller surfaces are cleaned ready for next run
- 7.2. Inking system is washed up ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to company and regulatory requirements
- 7.3. In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run
- 7.4. Reel feed, transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
- 7.5. Sheet feed, transport and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
- 7.6. Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures
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.
Substrate may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of:
paper
pressure sensitive material
board
plastics
related films or metal.
Ink may include:
inks commonly used in 1-2 colour printing.
Machine may include:
a range of platen, cylinder and rotary printing machines with:
manual
semi-automated
fully automated
computerised process control.
In-line may include:
basic in-line operations, such as:
perforating
numbering
date coding
slitting top cutting
one up die cutting
foiling
embossing.
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.
Substrate may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of:
paper
pressure sensitive material
board
plastics
related films or metal.
Ink may include:
inks commonly used in 1-2 colour printing.
Machine may include:
a range of platen, cylinder and rotary printing machines with:
manual
semi-automated
fully automated
computerised process control.
In-line may include:
basic in-line operations, such as:
perforating
numbering
date coding
slitting top cutting
one up die cutting
foiling
embossing.
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:
operate a platen, cylinder or rotary printing machine ensuring an efficient routine production flow that maintains product quality standards
rectify production problems with minimum downtime
shut down machine correctly and clean according to OHS guidelines
use computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate
find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
manipulate embellishment tools and operations
produce two basic relief printing jobs (if possible including at least one in-line process) according to manufacturer's and job specifications and enterprise procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace
access to relevant facilities and equipment,including platen, cylinder or rotary printing machines
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 combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
practical demonstration by the candidate when setting up and producing a basic relief printed product.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity with other units, for example:
ICPSU201C Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine
ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic)
ICPPR393A Set up for basic relief printing.
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.
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:
operate a platen, cylinder or rotary printing machine ensuring an efficient routine production flow that maintains product quality standards
rectify production problems with minimum downtime
shut down machine correctly and clean according to OHS guidelines
use computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate
find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
manipulate embellishment tools and operations
produce two basic relief printing jobs (if possible including at least one in-line process) according to manufacturer's and job specifications and enterprise procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace
access to relevant facilities and equipment,including platen, cylinder or rotary printing machines
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 combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
practical demonstration by the candidate when setting up and producing a basic relief printed product.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity with other units, for example:
ICPSU201C Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine
ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic)
ICPPR393A Set up for basic relief printing.
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0422 | ICPPR252B | Produce basic relief printed product | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUN29 | ICPPRN288 | Produce basic relief printed product | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W761 | ICP20110 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General) | Qualification |
| J189 | ICP31012 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House) | Qualification |
| J184 | ICP30512 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |