Produce complex lithographic printed product

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:24 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
ICPPRN332

State Code
AUO58

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

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

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 Delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient and continuous operation and ensure no damage to finished product
1.2 Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job specifications

2. Maintain complex lithographic printing process

2.1 Non-routine lithographic plate and plate cylinder condition are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the sample sheet standard
2.2 Non-routine lithographic blanket and blanket cylinder condition are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the sample sheet standard
2.3 Non-routine lithographic impression cylinder condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the sample sheet standard
2.4 Non-routine lithographic inking system is checked and maintained to ensure quality of printed product meets the sample sheet standard
2.5 Non-routine lithographic dampening system condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the sample sheet standard
2.6 Set off / marking prevention and drying system is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the sample sheet standard
2.7 Drying systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard

3. Maintain production process

3.1 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule
3.2 Production is maintained within work health and safety (WHS) requirements and company and manufacturer’s specifications
3.3 Manual and/or automatic control is used as per specification
3.4 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
3.5 Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run
3.6 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
3.7 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
3.8 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
3.9 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

4. Identify and investigate lithographic machine operating problem

4.1 Problem in lithographic machine operation is investigated
4.2 Problem in lithographic machine is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

5. Rectify minor lithographic machine faults

5.1 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level
5.2 Lithographic machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation

6. Conduct shutdown of production process

6.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
6.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements
6.3 Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures
6.4 Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements 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 and dampening system are washed 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 Transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run

8. Complete records

8.1 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures

No information

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D3176	ICPPR332C	Produce complex lithographic printed product	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBP92	ICPPRN3320	Produce complex lithographic printed product	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZO3	ICP31215	Certificate III in Printing	Qualification
AVW9	ICP30515	Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)	Qualification