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Produce complex pad printed product

Produce complex pad printed product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN3420
State Code
OBP94
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 complex pad printed product ensuring an efficient non-routine production flow that maintains product quality standards.It applies to individuals who work under supervision and are responsibility for ensuring the production process is maintained in accordance with the requirements of the proof, and any equipment issues and production problems are identified and resolved with minimum downtime. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain non-routine pad printing process
  • 1.1 Check and adjust location of objects into fixtures according to manufacturer specifications and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.2 Review and adjust printing plates and printing pad condition
  • 1.3 Check and adjust spatulas, doctor blades and ink cups as required
  • 1.4 Observe and adjust printing ink viscosity
  • 1.5 Monitor and adjust in-line loading, pre-treatment, drying and ejection systems
2. Maintain non-routine production process
  • 2.1 Use machine controls as required
  • 2.2 Monitor and verify performance using the process control system
  • 2.3 Monitor and adjust ink performance, colour, register and position 2.4 Report process adjustments to eliminate problems according to enterprise procedures and quality requirements
3. Identify and rectify faults
  • 3.1 Identify and report problems in machine operation according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.2 Carry out adjustments or corrections according to specified procedures, and within scope of own role
  • 3.3 Verify repairs and adjustments as required prior to resumption of operations
4. Conduct shutdown of production process
  • 4.1 Follow shutdown sequence according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Label and store unused ink according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 4.3 Remove solid and liquid waste from operating area and recycle and dispose of, as required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 4.4 Clean and disengage all required parts of machinery used in printing process according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 4.5 Complete required production records and enterprise documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN02 ICPPRN342 Produce complex pad printed product Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AE108 ICPSS00009 Pad Printing Skill Set Skill set
BFB8 ICP31220 Certificate III in Printing Qualification