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Set up for complex coating

Set up for complex coating

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN471
State Code
AUO98
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up non-routine coating that includes set up of rollers and the reel or sheet systems for coating a range of carbon, carbonless, latex, wax, resin and metallic coatings, aqueous and UV varnishes and machine varnishes.It applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and planning, organising and problem-solving skills to ensure production speeds are attained and quality standards are met.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 planned and carried out correctly and in minimum time
  • 1.3 Availability of all job related components is checked
2. Set up delivery systems
  • 2.1 Delivery systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 2.2 Substrate is added to and 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 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 Coating viscosity is confirmed as correct for the job
  • 3.6 Formulation of coating 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 Appropriate anilox roller is chosen, and installed to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 4.4 Set doctor blades to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 4.5 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
  • 4.6 Coating blanket is cut or a plate installed for non-image areas
  • 4.7 Blanket or plate packing is checked as suitable to the job
  • 4.8 Coating temperature is checked and deemed suitable for the job
  • 4.9 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, and roller and pressure settings are checked, to produce a specified proof according to 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 approval or authority where appropriate
  • 5.5 Results are interpreted and adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specifications to determine adjustment requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3200 ICPPR471C Set up for complex coating Unit of competency