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Produce complex coated product

Produce complex coated product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN472
State Code
AUN47
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce complex, coated product on either a reel- or sheet-fed machine.It applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and organising and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient production flow and product quality standards are met.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain operations of delivery systems
  • 1.1 Delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient and continuous operation and avoid damage to finished product
  • 1.2 Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job instructions
2. Maintain coating process
  • 2.1 Roller condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • 2.2 Coating system and doctor blade condition (if appropriate) are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved proof standard
  • 2.3 Drying systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved proof standard
  • 2.4 Quality and viscosity of varnish coatings are monitored and adjusted as necessary to ensure product quality
3. Maintain production process
  • 3.1 Basic or complex in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing processes are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved proof standard
  • 3.2 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule
  • 3.3 Production is maintained within work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and company and manufacturer’s specifications
  • 3.4 Manual and/or automatic control is used as per specification
  • 3.5 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.6 Coating performance, register and position are monitored and adjusted throughout production run
  • 3.7 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
  • 3.8 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.9 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify problems
  • 4.1 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Problems in coating machine are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.3 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level
  • 4.4 Coating machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
5. Conduct shutdown of production process
  • 5.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements
  • 5.3 Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 All product is removed from operating area
  • 5.5 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.6 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
6. Clean and wash up coating machine at end of print run
  • 6.1 Cylinders, plate and roller surfaces are cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.2 Coating delivery system is washed ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to company and regulatory requirements
  • 6.3 In-line slitting units are cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.4 Reef feed, transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.5 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3201 ICPPR472C Produce complex coated product Unit of competency