Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare machine and drying/curing unit
Prepare machine and drying/curing unit
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSP351C
ICPSP351C
State Code
D3231
D3231
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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 prepare a manual, semi-automatic or automatic machine for printing and set up drying and/ or curing units.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Inspect the screen
- 1.1. Screen frames are identified to determine colour sequence
- 1.2. Each screen frame is examined for defects and appropriate action taken
- 1.3. Each screen is taped as necessary
- 1.4. Screens are inspected against film positives noting variations in centring, registration and alignment and appropriate action is taken
- 1.5. Screen frame, mesh and stencil are appropriately handled according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications to prevent damage and hazards to personnel
2. Maintain and adjust machine
- 2.1. Machine is inspected and routine user maintenance is carried out according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications and enterprise procedures
- 2.2. All necessary periodic adjustments and user maintenance items are made at the correct times according to manufacturer's /supplier's specifications and enterprise procedures
3. Install screen frames and dry run machine
- 3.1. Laysheet is positioned in grippers and side-lay according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications
- 3.2. Image position is established on laysheet
- 3.3. Screen frame is positioned in screen frame holder
- 3.4. Registration, alignment and centring are confirmed and screen clamps tightened to ensure no movement of the frame according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications
- 3.5. Machine is run through printing cycle at the same time ensuring that substrate registers in lays and appropriate action is taken
4. Prepare and position flood bar and squeegees
- 4.1. Flood bar (for semi-automatic and automatic machines) and correct squeegee are assembled according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications ensuring that flood bar is free from nicks and burrs
- 4.2. Squeegee blade is sharpened according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications considering the ink system to be used
- 4.3. Flood bar (for semi-automatic and automatic machines) and squeegee are positioned according to job specifications with squeegee at the correct pre-determined angle
- 4.4. On/off contact (and peel-off if available) is adjusted to suit ink system and printing speed according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications
- 4.5. Squeegee is correctly adjusted and brought into contact with the substrate
5. Set up drying/curing unit
- 5.1. Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties and then printing speeds are adjusted to suit
- 5.2. Stock is properly stacked at the end of the dryer
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.
Type of machine may include:
commonly used hand tables/machines/dryers/curing units relative to the industry sector.
Enterprise procedures may include:
tasks must be performed according to enterprise procedures.
Degree of cure/drying may include:
assessing the degree of cure or drying required to obtain required product properties.
Degree of autonomy may include:
working to defined procedures in consultation with other relevant persons to ensure production procedures are met.
Quality standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.
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.
Type of machine may include:
commonly used hand tables/machines/dryers/curing units relative to the industry sector.
Enterprise procedures may include:
tasks must be performed according to enterprise procedures.
Degree of cure/drying may include:
assessing the degree of cure or drying required to obtain required product properties.
Degree of autonomy may include:
working to defined procedures in consultation with other relevant persons to ensure production procedures are met.
Quality standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and 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 following is essential:
correctly set up printing machines and drying or curing units according to job specifications
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
prepare a machine for printing TWO different jobs by installing the screen frame and squeegee/flood coater and setting up a drying/curing unit to achieve the desired properties, according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely replicated workplace environment.
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:
ICPSU207C Prepare machine for operation (basic)
any basic set up units.
It may be appropriate to assess this unit in conjunction with a produce print unit, for example:
ICPSP271C Manually produce basic screen prints
ICPSP273C Semi-automatically produce basic screen prints
ICPSP275C Automatically produce basic screen prints
ICPSP371C Manually produce complex screen prints
ICPSP373C Semi-automatically produce complex screen prints
ICPSP375C Automatically produce complex screen prints.
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 following is essential:
correctly set up printing machines and drying or curing units according to job specifications
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
prepare a machine for printing TWO different jobs by installing the screen frame and squeegee/flood coater and setting up a drying/curing unit to achieve the desired properties, according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely replicated workplace environment.
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:
ICPSU207C Prepare machine for operation (basic)
any basic set up units.
It may be appropriate to assess this unit in conjunction with a produce print unit, for example:
ICPSP271C Manually produce basic screen prints
ICPSP273C Semi-automatically produce basic screen prints
ICPSP275C Automatically produce basic screen prints
ICPSP371C Manually produce complex screen prints
ICPSP373C Semi-automatically produce complex screen prints
ICPSP375C Automatically produce complex screen prints.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0482 | ICPSP351B | Prepare machine and drying / curing unit | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUN60 | ICPSCP351 | Prepare machine and drying/curing unit | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J183 | ICP30412 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Printing) | Qualification |
| W790 | ICP50110 | Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Production) | Qualification |
| J184 | ICP30512 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
| J185 | ICP30612 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing) | Qualification |