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Produce specialised relief printed product
Produce specialised relief printed product
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPR452C
ICPPR452C
State Code
D3199
D3199
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce a specialised relief printed product that requires a certain amount of problem solving and experimentation with the substrate and press settings.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain specialised relief printing process
- 1.1. Relief polymer forme or plate cylinder condition is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure the quality of the specialised printed product meets the standard of the sample sheet
- 1.2. Relief polymer impression surface condition is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure the quality of specialised printed product meets the standard of sample sheet
- 1.3. Relief polymer inking system is monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of specialised printed product meets the standard of sample sheet
- 1.4. Drying systems are monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure quality of specialised printed product meets the standard of approved proof
2. Maintain production process
- 2.1. Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
- 2.2. If required, in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing processes are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the standard of the approved proof
- 2.3. Production is maintained according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
- 2.4. Manual and/or automatic control is used as required according to job specifications
- 2.5. Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
- 2.6. Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run
- 2.7. Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
- 2.8. Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
- 2.9. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
3. Tune and adjust machinery
- 3.1. Idiosyncrasies of machines are reviewed and adjustments or tuning undertaken to compensate or to exploit the idiosyncrasy, within manufacturer's specifications
- 3.2. Options are assessed to determine most effective/efficient method of production, ensuring highest quality and yield from machinery
- 3.3. A test run confirms correct options and settings or the need for further adjustment or tuning to meet quality standards
- 3.4. Options and recommendations are documented for future reference according to enterprise procedures
- 3.5. Instruction on new practices is provided to machine operator or finisher, if required
4. Troubleshoot machinery and material problems
- 4.1. Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate
- 4.2. Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner
- 4.3. Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency
- 4.4. Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
5. Conduct shutdown of production process
- 5.1. Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
- 5.2. Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with OHS requirements
- 5.3. Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications and enterprise procedures
- 5.4. Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
- 5.5. All product is removed from operating area
- 5.6. Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported, according to enterprise procedures
- 5.7. Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
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.
In-line processes may include:
minor processes that are integral to this competency can include basic in-line operations such as perforating, numbering, date coding, slitting that do not in themselves constitute another defined unit of competency. Where a major in-line process is defined as a separate competency (eg flat-bed cutting, folding) it should be assessed as such.
Inks/coatings may include:
range of inks commonly used in 3 or more colour printing, including standard and special colours.
Machines may include:
range of platen, cylinder and rotary machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control.
Colour matching systems may include:
use of densitometers and spectrophotometry.
Design may include:
3 or more colours, complex graphics and text. Critical "tight" registration, fit and position, registration should be at least that required for four-colour process work.
Substrate types may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, plastics and related films, or metal.
Substrate handling may include:
wide and narrow reel, and large and small sheet handling systems.
Specialised may include:
specialised within this context relates to the set up and production of print runs that involve new products, or a new mix of substrates and inks that requires a certain amount of problem solving and experimentation with the substrate and press settings. The set up of equipment and production involves the development of new set up and production approaches based on solving technical problems arising from new product or equipment combinations.
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.
In-line processes may include:
minor processes that are integral to this competency can include basic in-line operations such as perforating, numbering, date coding, slitting that do not in themselves constitute another defined unit of competency. Where a major in-line process is defined as a separate competency (eg flat-bed cutting, folding) it should be assessed as such.
Inks/coatings may include:
range of inks commonly used in 3 or more colour printing, including standard and special colours.
Machines may include:
range of platen, cylinder and rotary machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control.
Colour matching systems may include:
use of densitometers and spectrophotometry.
Design may include:
3 or more colours, complex graphics and text. Critical "tight" registration, fit and position, registration should be at least that required for four-colour process work.
Substrate types may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, plastics and related films, or metal.
Substrate handling may include:
wide and narrow reel, and large and small sheet handling systems.
Specialised may include:
specialised within this context relates to the set up and production of print runs that involve new products, or a new mix of substrates and inks that requires a certain amount of problem solving and experimentation with the substrate and press settings. The set up of equipment and production involves the development of new set up and production approaches based on solving technical problems arising from new product or equipment combinations.
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:
operate a platen, cylinder or rotary printing machine to produce a specialised printed product that maintains product quality standards. Any production problems are anticipated and rectified with minimum downtime. The machine is correctly shut down and cleaned according to OHS guidelines
demonstrate use of computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
monitor production output and make necessary adjustments to maintain print quality on a relief printing machine whilst producing a specialised print on TWO occasions (if possible using different substrates and if possible including at least TWO in-line processes) according to job specifications, enterprise procedures and the Performance Criteria
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
platen, cylinder or rotary printing machine.
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, for example:
ICPPR352C Produce complex relief printed product
ICPPR451C Set up for complex relief printing.
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:
operate a platen, cylinder or rotary printing machine to produce a specialised printed product that maintains product quality standards. Any production problems are anticipated and rectified with minimum downtime. The machine is correctly shut down and cleaned according to OHS guidelines
demonstrate use of computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
monitor production output and make necessary adjustments to maintain print quality on a relief printing machine whilst producing a specialised print on TWO occasions (if possible using different substrates and if possible including at least TWO in-line processes) according to job specifications, enterprise procedures and the Performance Criteria
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
platen, cylinder or rotary printing machine.
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, for example:
ICPPR352C Produce complex relief printed product
ICPPR451C Set up for complex relief printing.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0451 | ICPPR452B | Produce specialised relief printed product | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUM73 | ICPPRN452 | Produce specialised relief printed product | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W792 | ICP50310 | Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
| W785 | ICP40310 | Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |