Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare ink and additives (advanced)
Prepare ink and additives (advanced)
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSU311C
ICPSU311C
State Code
D3263
D3263
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2011
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
21/07/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare inks and additives for special colour work or other special purpose inks.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select ink for special colour work or other specialised purpose
- 1.1. Inks and additives are selected according to job specifications
- 1.2. Quality and suitability of inks or additives are checked and appropriate action is taken
- 1.3. Inks are selected according to end use of product, suitability of substrate, adhesion, physical and chemical resistance, and light fastness, drying method and print process
2. Maintain and calibrate equipment
- 2.1. Equipment is inspected to ensure it is functional and where necessary appropriate remedial action is taken prior to commencement
- 2.2. Equipment is calibrated, cleaned and adjusted according to manufacturer's/supplier's instructions
3. Prepare ink for special colour work or other specialised purpose
- 3.1. Inks and additives are prepared according to OHS requirements and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste
- 3.2. Correct colour and weight/volume of ink are calculated, mixed and prepared to match the requirements of the job specification and the printing machine to be used
- 3.3. Formulation of the ink and the approved colour is appropriately recorded
4. Store and handle ink
- 4.1. Inks and additives are appropriately stored, handled and labelled according to manufacturer's/supplier's instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Type of ink, substrate may include:
ink and substrates used for special inks used in printing processes relative to industry sectors.
Quality standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.
Type of equipment may include:
manual and electronic measuring equipment.
Colour matching systems may include:
colour matching systems commonly used in the industry.
Enterprise procedures may include:
range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Type of ink, substrate may include:
ink and substrates used for special inks used in printing processes relative to industry sectors.
Quality standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.
Type of equipment may include:
manual and electronic measuring equipment.
Colour matching systems may include:
colour matching systems commonly used in the industry.
Enterprise procedures may include:
range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
prepare at least TWO different lots of ink and additives that require special colour matching and match colour sample by manual and electronic means to job specification, industry standards and listed performance criteria. Ideally each lot of ink should be a different type for use on a different substrate
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
inks and additives.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
prepare at least TWO different lots of ink and additives that require special colour matching and match colour sample by manual and electronic means to job specification, industry standards and listed performance criteria. Ideally each lot of ink should be a different type for use on a different substrate
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
inks and additives.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0513 | ICPSU311B | Prepare ink and additives (advanced) | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUO49 | ICPSUP311 | Prepare ink and additives (advanced) | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J184 | ICP30512 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
| J185 | ICP30612 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing) | Qualification |