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Set up for basic coating

Set up for basic coating

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN271
State Code
AUP35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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 set up and adjust rollers and the reel or sheet systems for coating a range of aqueous coatings, UV varnishes and machine varnishes. It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision and prepare material, and monitor and run equipment and machinery.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm job specifications
  • 1.1 Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
  • 1.2 Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage
  • 1.3 Availability of all job related components is checked
2. Set up delivery systems
  • 2.1 Delivery systems and are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 2.2 Substrate is removed from process according to job instructions
3. Select and prepare coating
  • 3.1 Coating is selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements
  • 3.2 Quality and suitability of coating is checked and appropriate action is taken
  • 3.3 Coatings and additives are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste
  • 3.4 Correct weight/volume of coating is prepared to match requirements of the job specification and coating process
  • 3.5 Check the viscosity of coating is correct for the job
  • 3.6 Coating formulation is appropriately recorded
4. Set up machine for coating
  • 4.1 Appropriate rollers/cylinders are selected and secured to the machine and set
  • 4.2 Application system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 4.3 Coating delivery system is set up with correct flow and return flow determined by air pressure or pump speeds, and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 4.4 Coating blanket is cut or a plate installed for non-image areas
  • 4.5 Blanket or plate packing is checked for job suitability
  • 4.6 Coating temperature is checked for job suitability
  • 4.7 Drying system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
5. Conduct proof run
  • 5.1 Material to be used for proof is organised correctly
  • 5.2 Machine is set up and operated to produce a specified proof according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.3 Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing organised according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Production does not commence without client authority, where appropriate
  • 5.5 Results are interpreted and adjustment changes are carried out according to product and machine specifications
  • 5.6 Adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3162 ICPPR271C Set up for basic coating Unit of competency