Unit of competency Outline
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Set up for basic lithographic printing
Set up for basic lithographic printing
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN331
ICPPRN331
State Code
AUN82
AUN82
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up basic lithographic printing sheet-fed and web-fed machines, including small offset for routine print jobs.It applies to individuals working under direct supervision who prepare material, monitor and run equipment and machinery, and maintain the production process. 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 Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
- 1.2 Standard set-up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage
- 1.3 Availability of all job-related components are 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 the process according to job specifications
3. Select and prepare inks and additives (basic)
- 3.1 Inks, dyes or additives are checked and appropriate action is taken for end-user requirements
- 3.2 Quality and suitability of inks, dyes or additives are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements
- 3.3 Inks, dyes and additives are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions taken to minimise waste
- 3.4 Correct colour and weight/volume of ink are mixed and prepared to match requirements of the printing process and job specifications
- 3.5 Formulation of ink, colour match and approved colour are appropriately recorded
- 3.6 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 prolong shelf life
4. Set up machine for basic offset lithographic printing
- 4.1 Plate cylinder is set up and adjusted and lithographic plates are selected and installed according to job specifications
- 4.2 Blanket and blanket cylinder are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- 4.3 Impression cylinder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- 4.4 Inking system is set up and adjusted according to the lithographic process and job specifications
- 4.5 Dampening system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
5. Conduct ok print run
- 5.1 Material to be used for proof ok sheet/section is organised correctly
- 5.2 Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof ok/section
- 5.3 Ok/section is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing organised according to enterprise procedures
- 5.4 Production does not commence without client OK or authority where appropriate
- 5.5 If necessary, results are interpreted and adjustment are carried out according to product and machine specifications
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3175 | ICPPR331C | Set up for basic lithographic printing | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBP91 | ICPPRN3310 | Set up for basic lithographic printing | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZO3 | ICP31215 | Certificate III in Printing | Qualification |
| AVW9 | ICP30515 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |