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Produce complex relief printed product

Produce complex relief printed product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN3940
State Code
OBQ06
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 safely operate, monitor and clean a platen, cylinder or rotary printing machine using an efficient non-routine production flow.It applies to skilled individuals working as print machinists in the printing and graphic arts industry who set up, operate and monitor equipment and machinery, and who may have to prepare material and apply solutions to problems. 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. Maintain non-routine operation of reel system
  • 1.1 Monitor and adjust reel stand, rewind section and web control system according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.2 Add substrate to and remove substrate from process according to job specifications
  • 1.3 Review and adjust sheeting section and set-off and marking prevention system
2. Maintain operation of sheet system
  • 2.1 Monitor and adjust feeder and delivery
  • 2.2 Monitor and adjust sheet pick-up and transport system
  • 2.3 Monitor and adjust transfer systems
3. Maintain complex relief printing process
  • 3.1 Review and adjust relief polymer forme or plate cylinder condition
  • 3.2 Review and adjust relief polymer impression surface condition
  • 3.3 Monitor and adjust relief polymer inking system and drying systems
4. Maintain production process
  • 4.1 Monitor and adjust in-line processes
  • 4.2 Use machine controls as required
  • 4.3 Review and verify performance using the process control system according to product quality requirements
  • 4.4 Monitor and adjust ink performance, colour, register and position
  • 4.5 Report process adjustments to eliminate problems according to enterprise procedures
5. Identify and rectify problems
  • 5.1 Identify and report problems in machine operation according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.2 Carry out adjustments or corrections according to specified procedures, and within scope of own role
  • 5.3 Verify repairs and adjustments as required prior to resumption of operations
6. Conduct shutdown of production process
  • 6.1 Follow shutdown sequence according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 6.2 Label and store unused ink according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 6.3 Remove solid and liquid waste from operating area and recycle and dispose of, as required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 6.4 Clean and disengage all required parts of machinery used in printing process according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 6.5 Complete required production records and enterprise documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP23 ICPPRN394 Produce complex relief printed product Unit of competency