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Produce specialised flexographic printed product

Produce specialised flexographic printed product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN414
State Code
AUN79
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce specialised flexographic printing that needs a certain amount of problem-solving and experimentation with the substrate and press settings.It applies to skilled individuals working as print machinists in the printing and graphic arts industry who prepare material, set up, monitor, operate and clean equipment and machinery, problem-solve, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain specialised flexographic printing process
  • 1.1 Flexographic plate and plate cylinder or sleeve condition is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • 1.2 Flexographic impression roller condition is monitored and evaluated to ensure the quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • 1.3 Flexographic inking system and doctor blade condition is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of specialised printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • 1.4 Drying systems are monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of the specialised printed product meets the approved proof standard
2. Maintain specialised production process
  • 2.1 Production process is maintained in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
  • 2.2 Production is maintained according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 2.3 Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications
  • 2.4 Performance is monitored, adjusted and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.5 Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored, evaluated and adjusted throughout production run
3. Tune and adjust machinery
  • 3.1 Idiosyncrasies of machines are reviewed and adjustments or tuning undertaken to compensate, or exploit the idiosyncrasy, within manufacturer’s specifications
  • 3.2 Options are assessed to determine most effective/efficient method of production, ensuring highest quality and yield from machinery
  • 3.3 Test run confirms correct options and settings or the need for further adjustment or tuning to meet quality standards
  • 3.4 Options and recommendations are documented for future reference according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 Instruction on new practices is provided to machine operator or finisher, if required
4. Troubleshoot machinery and material problems
  • 4.1 Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate
  • 4.2 Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner
  • 4.3 Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency
  • 4.4 Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
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 Reels and cores are removed from press
  • 5.4 Unused ink is drained back into containers and correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.5 Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 5.6 Product is removed from operating area
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3191 ICPPR414C Produce specialised flexographic printed product Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ09 ICPPRN4140 Produce specialised flexographic printed product Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWC6 ICP50115 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts Qualification
AWA7 ICP40115 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Qualification