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Set up for complex lithographic printing

Set up for complex lithographic printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN4310
State Code
OBQ11
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
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. Prepare for job
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements
  • 1.2 Set up required printing machinery according to manufacturer specifications
  • 1.3 Confirm availability of all job components
  • 1.4 Set up and adjust delivery systems
  • 1.5 Add substrate to and remove substrate from process according to job specifications
2. Select and prepare inks and additives
  • 2.1 Select inks, dyes and additives required according to job specifications and end-user requirements and confirm they meet quality requirements
  • 2.2 Prepare inks, dyes and additives according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.3 Mix and prepare colour and volume of ink to match requirements of the printing process and job specifications
  • 2.4 Approve and record formulation of ink, colour match and approved colour
  • 2.5 Label, handle and store inks, dyes and additives
3. Set up machine for complex lithographic printing
  • 3.1 Prepare and adjust plate cylinder
  • 3.2 Mount plates according to machine specifications
  • 3.3 Prepare and adjust blanket and blanket cylinder
  • 3.4 Prepare and adjust impression cylinder
  • 3.5 Set up and adjust inking system
  • 3.6 Set up and adjust dampening system
  • 3.7 Set up and adjust drying system
4. Conduct proof run
  • 4.1 Operate machine according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures to produce 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
AUO06 ICPPRN431 Set up for complex lithographic printing Unit of competency