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Produce basic pad printed product

Produce basic pad printed product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN242
State Code
AUN03
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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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 safely operate a pad printing machine ensuring efficient routing production flow that maintains product quality standards.It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry who perform a range of mainly routine tasks, work under direct supervision and use limited practical skills and knowledge in a defined context. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain routine pad printing process
  • 1.1 Location of objects into fixtures is monitored and adjusted if necessary
  • 1.2 Printing plate condition is monitored to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • 1.3 Printing pad condition is monitored and maintained to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • 1.4 Spatula and doctor blade are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
OR
  • 1.5 Ink cup is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • 1.6 Printing ink viscosity is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
2. Maintain manual pre- and post-treatments
  • 2.1 Manual loading is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • 2.2 Manual pre-treatment is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • 2.3 Drying racks are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
3. Maintain routine production process
  • 3.1 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule
  • 3.2 Production is maintained within work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and company and manufacturer’s specifications
  • 3.3 Manual and/or automatic control is used as per specification
  • 3.4 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run
  • 3.6 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to avoid disruption
  • 3.7 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.8 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify faults
  • 4.1 Problems in pad printing machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level
  • 4.3 Pad printing machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
  • 4.4 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
5. Conduct shutdown
  • 5.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements
  • 5.3 Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer/supplier specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 5.5 Product is removed from operating area
  • 5.6 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.7 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
6. Clean and wash printing machine at end of print run
  • 6.1 Plates and pads are cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.2 Inking system is washed up ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to company and regulatory requirements
  • 6.3 Pre- and post-treatment units are cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.4 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed, where required by enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3159 ICPPR242C Produce basic pad printed product Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBP79 ICPPRN2420 Produce basic pad printed product Unit of competency