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Use on-press print control devices

Use on-press print control devices

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPR492C
State Code
D3204
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/09/2014
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
10/09/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use computerised on-press print control devices.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set up print control devices
  • 1.1. CIP3/CIP4 data is accessed for the next print run
  • 1.2. Data is pre-set and options/parameters selected according to the next job specifications
  • 1.3. Data is released to press according to manufacturer's recommended procedure
  • 1.4. Accurate position and fit are attained
  • 1.5. Approximate colour, density and ink/water balance if applicable are attained
  • 1.6. Make ready sheets are scanned or corrections are inputted until the print matches the proof or the client's requirements
  • 1.7. Client or supervisor's approval is obtained prior to running the job
2. Maintain print quality throughout the run
  • 2.1. Print quality is continuously monitored visually
  • 2.2. Sheets are scanned to verify visual assessment
  • 2.3. Any correctional data is released to maintain print quality
3. Maintain equipment
  • 3.1. Maintenance tasks are performed according to the operator's manual
  • 3.2. Equipment is calibrated according to the operator's manual
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Presses may include:
press must be aligned to recognised colour standard.
Quality standards may include:
CIP3 and CIP4.
Monitoring systems may include:
built-in or add-on or stand alone systems including: image control. Electronic colour management eg densitometry, colour imagery, Komori system, spectrophotometry.
Electronic data transfer may include:
press management systems such as Prepress Interface, PECOM.
Plates may include:
colour bars must be original.
Specified standards may include:
may be defined by enterprise/operator or default tolerances, client requirements, colour tolerances, industry standards.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
may be defined by enterprise/operator or default tolerances, client requirements, colour tolerances, industry standards
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
set up and align monitoring device to appropriate standards on THREE occasions
produce profiles of samples taken during THREE different print runs that show print production is within agreed tolerances, if possible using different variables
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
a computerised printing machine.

Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
this unit is an additional skill to most printing units and may be assessed at the same time.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0457 ICPPR492B Use on-press print control devices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUM86 ICPPRN492 Use on-press print control devices Unit of competency