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Set up for complex lithographic printing

Set up for complex lithographic printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN431
State Code
AUO06
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up options, and then set up either wide or narrow reel or sheet-fed lithographic printing machines for non-routine print jobs. It includes the ability to conduct a proof run and adjust settings to ensure production speeds are attained in minimum time with minimum wastage.It applies to individuals working as print machinists in the printing and graphic arts industry. They prepare material, set up, monitor and operate equipment and machinery, apply solutions to a defined range of problems associated with the print medium, and 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. Confirm complex job specifications
  • 1.1 Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
  • 1.2 Non-routine set up is planned and carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage
  • 1.3 Availability of all job related components is checked
2. Set up delivery systems
  • 2.1 Delivery systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 2.2 Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job specifications
3. Select and prepare inks and additives
  • 3.1 Colour sequence for job is considered and confirmed
  • 3.2 Inks, dyes or additives are selected according to non-routine job specifications and end-user requirements
  • 3.3 Quality and suitability of inks, dyes or additives are checked and appropriate action is taken
  • 3.4 Inks, dyes and additives are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions, with suitable precautions to minimise waste
  • 3.5 Correct colour and weight/volume of ink is mixed and prepared to match requirements of the job specification and the non-routine printing process
  • 3.6 Formulation of ink, colour match and approved colour are appropriately recorded
  • 3.7 Inks, dyes and additives are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer’s/ supplier’s instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel and to prolong shelf life
4. Set up machine for complex lithographic printing
  • 4.1 Plate cylinder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 4.2 Plates are correctly mounted according to machine specification and in a safe manner
  • 4.3 Blanket and blanket cylinder are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 4.4 Impression cylinder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 4.5 Inking system is set up and adjusted according to the lithographic process and job specifications
  • 4.6 Dampening system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 4.7 Drying system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
5. Conduct proof run
  • 5.1 Material to be used for proof is organised correctly
  • 5.2 Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof
  • 5.3 Production does not commence without client approval or authority where appropriate
  • 5.4 Results are interpreted and adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3194 ICPPR431C Set up for complex lithographic printing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ11 ICPPRN4310 Set up for complex lithographic printing Unit of competency