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Produce basic relief printed product

Produce basic relief printed product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN2880
State Code
OBP86
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 produce basic relief printed product through operation of a platen, cylinder or rotary printing machine.It applies to individuals who generally work under direct supervision and assist in the production process by maintaining equipment, materials and quality requirements. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain operation of reel system
  • 1.1 Review and adjust reel stand and rewind sections and web control system
  • 1.2 Add substrate to and remove substrate from process according to job specifications
  • 1.3 Monitor and adjust sheeting section
  • 1.4 Review and adjust set-off and marking prevention systems according to proof quality requirements
2. Maintain operation of sheet system
  • 2.1 Check and adjust feeder and delivery sections
  • 2.2 Check and adjust sheet pick-up and transport system and transfer system
  • 2.3 Add substrate to and remove substrate from the process
3. Maintain basic routine relief printing process
  • 3.1 Monitor and adjust relief form and plate cylinder condition according to proof quality requirements
  • 3.2 Review and adjust relief impression surface condition
  • 3.3 Observe and adjust relief inking system
4. Maintain routine production process
  • 4.1 Use machine controls according to manufacturer specifications and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 4.2 Monitor and verify performance using the process control system
  • 4.3 Review and adjust ink performance, colour, register and position
  • 4.4 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 and embellishment equipment
  • 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
  • 6.5 Complete required production records and enterprise documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN29 ICPPRN288 Produce basic relief printed product Unit of competency