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Produce gravure cylinders manually
Produce gravure cylinders manually
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPP272C
ICPPP272C
State Code
D3120
D3120
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
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manually make gravure cylinders.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select the plate
- 1.1. The job specifications are interpreted to determine the appropriate type of cylinder base and/or shell for the job
- 1.2. The cylinder and/or shell is selected to deliver the quality of output required by the job brief
2. Pre-plan the process
- 2.1. The work area is tidied and cleaned to ensure quality of output and a safe work site
- 2.2. The exposure and coating equipment is maintained according to manufacturer's specifications and safety requirements
- 2.3. Exposure is controlled using step wedges and densitometry
- 2.4. The cylinder is coated according to manufacturer's specifications
- 2.5. The cylinder is exposed making sure image direction, autotrons and tracker lines are correctly positioned according to job specifications
- 2.6. OHS requirements are observed when handling chemicals
3. Expose the plate
- 3.1. The chemical balance is checked and maintained in the developing tank
- 3.2. The cylinder is developed according to manufacturer's specifications, enterprise procedures and safety requirements
4. Develop the plate
- 4.1. The etching bath is maintained to the correct activity level according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
- 4.2. The cylinder is etched according to the job specifications (cell depth)
5. Finish the plate
- 5.1. A chemical register is established to identify and describe the purpose of each chemical and to ensure finished cylinders meet set specifications
- 5.2. All chemicals used in the workplace are identified and registered correctly according to safe working practices environment when making plates
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.
Output may include:
a variety of cylinders and shells.
Quality standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.
Input may include:
line and tone images.
Capture may include:
carbon tissue and direct transfer methods.
Manipulation/edit may include:
chemical processing - conventional and post.
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.
Output may include:
a variety of cylinders and shells.
Quality standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.
Input may include:
line and tone images.
Capture may include:
carbon tissue and direct transfer methods.
Manipulation/edit may include:
chemical processing - conventional and post.
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:
the cylinder is correctly and safely processed and etched to ensure a quality print
the underlying skills of cylinder making should be transferable across the pre-press sector. It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the quality of the cylinder 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
manually produce TWO gravure cylinders and establish and maintain a chemical register according to the listed Performance Criteria.
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
it is expected that special purpose tools and equipment will be used where appropriate.
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.
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:
the cylinder is correctly and safely processed and etched to ensure a quality print
the underlying skills of cylinder making should be transferable across the pre-press sector. It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the quality of the cylinder 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
manually produce TWO gravure cylinders and establish and maintain a chemical register according to the listed Performance Criteria.
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
it is expected that special purpose tools and equipment will be used where appropriate.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0385 | ICPPP272B | Produce gravure cylinders manually | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUN99 | ICPPRP272 | Produce gravure cylinders manually | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W761 | ICP20110 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General) | Qualification |
| J181 | ICP30212 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press) | Qualification |
| J184 | ICP30512 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |