Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:12 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:12 AM AWST
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Set up for foil stamping
Set up for foil stamping
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN2610
ICPPRN2610
State Code
OBP80
OBP80
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and adjust a dye or block as well as a reel or sheet system for gold blocking and hot foil stamping.It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision and typically prepare material, and monitor and run equipment and machinery.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm job specifications
- 1.1 Identify job requirements
- 1.2 Carry out set-up of required machinery according to manufacturer specifications
- 1.3 Confirm availability of all job related components
2. Set up machine
- 2.1 Select dye or block and check against job ticket
- 2.2 Lock selected component into chase and confirm required positioning
- 2.3 Mount chase in press
- 2.4 Set up and adjust foil transfer system according to image size and job specifications
- 2.5 Set up and adjust in-line loading and ejection units for basic processes as required according to machine requirements and job specifications
- 2.6 Set up and adjust delivery systems
3. Select foils
- 3.1 Select foils according to job specifications and end-user requirements and confirm they meet quality requirements
- 3.2 Prepare foils according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer specifications
- 3.3 Label, handle and store foils according to manufacturer specifications
4. Conduct proof run
- 4.1 Operate machine according to manufacturer and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof
- 4.2 Inspect, and test proof as required according to enterprise procedures
- 4.3 Seek client approval and authority prior to the production run as required
- 4.4 Interpret results and make adjustments according to product and machine specifications as required
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUO14 | ICPPRN261 | Set up for foil stamping | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFB9 | ICP31320 | Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging | Qualification |
| BFB8 | ICP31220 | Certificate III in Printing | Qualification |
| BFC3 | ICP20120 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts | Qualification |