Unit of competency Outline
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Produce complex lithographic printed product
Produce complex lithographic printed product
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN3320
ICPPRN3320
State Code
OBP92
OBP92
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce complex lithographic printed product, ensuring an efficient non-routine production flow that maintains product quality standards.It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision and have some responsibility in ensuring production process is maintained by anticipating production problems and monitoring equipment and machinery.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain non-routine operation of delivery system
- 1.1 Monitor and adjust delivery systems according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements
- 1.2 Add substrate to and remove substrate from the process according to job specifications
2. Maintain complex lithographic printing process
- 2.1 Review and adjust non-routine lithographic plate and plate cylinder condition
- 2.2 Review and adjust non-routine lithographic blanket and blanket cylinder condition
- 2.3 Review and adjust non-routine lithographic impression cylinder condition
- 2.4 Check and maintain non-routine lithographic inking system
- 2.5 Monitor and adjust non-routine lithographic dampening system
- 2.6 Monitor and adjust set off and marking prevention, and drying systems
3. Maintain production process
- 3.1 Use machine controls as required
- 3.2 Review and verify performance using the process control system
- 3.3 Check and adjust ink performance, colour, register and position
- 3.4 Report process adjustments to eliminate problems according to enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify lithographic machine operating problem
- 4.1 Identify and report problems in machine operation according to enterprise procedures
- 4.2 Carry out adjustments or corrections according to specified procedures, and within scope of own role
- 4.3 Verify repairs and adjustments as required prior to resumption of operations
5. Conduct shutdown of production process
- 5.1 Follow shutdown sequence according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
- 5.2 Label and store unused ink and embellishment equipment according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
- 5.3 Remove solid and liquid waste from operating area and recycle and dispose of, as required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
- 5.4 Clean and disengage all required parts of machinery used in printing process according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
- 5.5 Complete required production records and enterprise documentation
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUO58 | ICPPRN332 | Produce complex lithographic printed product | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE106 | ICPSS00008 | Lithographic Printing Skill Set | Skill set |
| BFB8 | ICP31220 | Certificate III in Printing | Qualification |