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Produce photopolymer plates for pad printing

Produce photopolymer plates for pad printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP269
State Code
AUP05
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make plates (cliches) from film inputs for pad printing. It requires the individual to correctly select, prepare, process and finish photopolymer plates for pad printing according to the job specifications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Select plate
  • 1.1 Job specifications are interpreted to ensure appropriate plateselection
  • 1.2 Correct plate is selected according to printing requirements and job specifications
2 Pre-plan process
  • 2.1 Film positives are flattened to prevent air entrapment
  • 2.2 Any exposure unit is energised for one cycle to warm up UV elements where necessary
  • 2.3 Appropriate screen film positive is selected and checked according to printing requirements
3 Expose plate
  • 3.1 Exposure is determined by using a quality control step wedge to establish correct exposure time
  • 3.2 Plate is exposed to standard/established exposure time
  • 3.3 Plate is exposed with screen film positive according to job specifications
  • 3.4 Exposure unit and vacuum frame are maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications
4 Develop plate
  • 4.1 Chemistry balance is maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 4.2 Washout tools are maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 4.3 Plate is washed out for pre-determined time established by manufacturer and in-house tests
5 Finish plate
  • 5.1 Plate is blown-dry by compressed air
  • 5.2 Plate is dried in a drying oven at a temperature and time according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 5.3 Plate is post-exposed according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 5.4 Work health and safety (WHS) procedures are observed to ensure a safe working environment when making plates
6 Establish and maintain a chemical register
  • 6.1 A chemical register is established to identify and describe purpose of each chemical and to ensure finished plates meet set specifications
  • 6.2 All chemicals used in work place are identified and registered correctly according to safe working practices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3119 ICPPP269C Produce photopolymer plates for pad printing Unit of competency