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Mount and demount flexographic plates for complex printing

Mount and demount flexographic plates for complex printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN4110
State Code
OBQ07
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 mount and demount flexographic plates for non-routine printing.It applies to individuals, working in the graphic pre-press sector of the printing and graphic arts industry. They design layouts and assemble text and graphics into page formats and set up, monitor and operate equipment and machinery as well as 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. Confirm non-routine job specifications
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements
  • 1.2 Set up required printing machinery according to manufacturer specifications
  • 1.3 Complete prior inspections and obtain sign off
2. Prepare flexographic plates
  • 2.1 Measure plate height according to non-routine job specifications
  • 2.2 Trim and prepare plates according to mounting system and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 2.3 Select mounting adhesive according to plate cylinder and gear requirements
3. Prepare plate cylinder
  • 3.1 Select, clean, prepare and mount required plate cylinders, seamless sleeves and gears to meet non-routine job specifications
  • 3.2 Check total indicated runout (TIR) to be within specified tolerances on plate cylinders
  • 3.4 Apply selected mounting adhesive to plate cylinders
4. Mount and demount flexographic plates on mounting/proofing machine
  • 4.1 Mount plates to position on plate mounting sheet or camera targets
  • 4.2 Install plate mounting sheet and tension onto plate cylinder to specified chart number or print direction
  • 4.3 Clean plate using cleaning solution and brush
  • 4.4 Demount plate using required tools
  • 4.7 Check plate for damage
  • 4.8 Prepare plate for storage and store according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP39 ICPPRN411 Mount and demount flexographic plates for complex printing Unit of competency