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Prepare for cutting forme and stripper making
Prepare for cutting forme and stripper making
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCF311C
ICPCF311C
State Code
D3050
D3050
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 prepare for making cutting formes and strippers.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for die and stripper making
- 1.1. Die and stripper making requirements are identified and selected from die drawing or inspection
- 1.2. Availability of all job related components is checked
- 1.3. Materials chosen are appropriate for cutting forme design and the machine cutting forme/stripper is to be used on
2. Prepare materials
- 2.1. Cutting forme/stripper making materials are assessed and cut to size
- 2.2. Cutting forme/stripper making materials are correct size for production requirements
- 2.3. Stripper backing material is correct size for production requirements
- 2.4. Product design is drawn onto cutting forme blank to match cutting forme design
- 2.5. Drawing is in register on cutting forme blank
- 2.6. Drawing is in register on stripper backing material
3. Prepare lay down sheet and cutting forme tracing
- 3.1. Lay down sheet and cutting forme tracing are glued correctly onto cutting forme blank
- 3.2. Lay down sheet is in register on cutting forme blank
- 3.3. Cutting forme tracing matches product design
4. Design location of bridges, stripping rule and mounting holes
- 4.1. Cutting forme maintains required strength
- 4.2. Waste is cut to suit waste extraction system
- 4.3. Mounting holes register with holes in cutting forme blank
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.
Complexity of process may include:
varied cutting formes according to manufacturer's differentiations.
Degree of autonomy may include:
initiative and judgment are demonstrated.
Enterprise procedures may include:
range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.
Quality processes and standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.
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.
Complexity of process may include:
varied cutting formes according to manufacturer's differentiations.
Degree of autonomy may include:
initiative and judgment are demonstrated.
Enterprise procedures may include:
range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.
Quality processes and standards may include:
should meet 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:
prepare materials for cutting formes according to job specifications and within the production timeframe
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
prepare materials for TWO cutting formes (ONE large ONE small) to accommodate TWO differing typically used substrates using all of the relevant processes according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures 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.
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, for example:
ICPCF312C Set cutting forme and strippers.
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:
prepare materials for cutting formes according to job specifications and within the production timeframe
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
prepare materials for TWO cutting formes (ONE large ONE small) to accommodate TWO differing typically used substrates using all of the relevant processes according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures 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.
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, for example:
ICPCF312C Set cutting forme and strippers.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0313 | ICPCF311B | Prepare for cutting forme and stripper making | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUO67 | ICPCBF311 | Prepare for cutting forme and stripper making | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W768 | ICP20810 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Cartons) | Qualification |
| J186 | ICP30712 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing) | Qualification |