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Produce basic pad printed product

Produce basic pad printed product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN2420
State Code
OBP79
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a pad printing machine ensuring efficient routing production flow that maintains product quality standards.It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry who perform a range of mainly routine tasks, work under direct supervision and use limited practical skills and knowledge in a defined context. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain routine pad printing process
  • 1.1 Check and adjust location of objects into fixtures as required according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.2 Evaluate and maintain printing plate and printing pad condition
  • 1.3 Monitor and adjust spatula, doctor blade and ink cup as required
  • 1.4 Monitor and adjust printing ink viscosity
2. Maintain manual pre- and post-treatments
  • 2.1 Review and adjust manual loading
  • 2.2 Review and adjust manual pre-treatment
  • 2.3 Monitor and adjust drying racks
3. Maintain routine 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 Check product quality and adjust performance according to job specifications
  • 3.5 Report process adjustments to eliminate problems according to enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify faults
  • 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
  • 5.1 Follow shutdown sequence according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.2 Label and store unused ink 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
  • 5.5 Complete required production records and enterprise documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN03 ICPPRN242 Produce basic pad printed product Unit of competency