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Produce basic flexographic printed product

Produce basic flexographic printed product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN2140
State Code
OBP76
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 safely operate either a reel- or sheet-fed flexographic print, ensuring efficient production flow and quality standards.It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry who perform a range of mainly routine tasks, work under direct supervision and use limited practical skills and knowledge in a defined context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain operation of delivery systems
  • 1.1 Monitor and adjust delivery systems according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.2 Add substrate to and remove substrate from the process according to job specifications
2. Maintain basic flexographic printing process
  • 2.1 Check and adjust flexographic plate and plate cylinder or sleeve condition according to proof quality requirements
  • 2.2 Check flexographic impression roller condition
  • 2.3 Review and adjust flexographic inking system, doctor blade and drying systems
  • 2.4 Monitor and adjust basic in-line process(es)
3. Maintain routine production process
  • 3.1 Use machine controls as required
  • 3.2 Review and verify performance using the process control system
  • 3.3 Monitor and adjust ink performance, colour, register and position
  • 3.4 Report process adjustments to eliminate problems according to enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify faults
  • 4.1 Identify and report problems in machine operation according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Carry out adjustments or corrections according to specified procedures, and within scope of own role
  • 4.3 Verify repairs and adjustments as required prior to resumption of operations
5. Conduct shutdown of production process
  • 6.1 Follow shutdown sequence according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 6.2 Label and store unused ink and embellishment equipment according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 6.3 Remove solid and liquid waste from operating area and recycle and dispose of, as required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 6.4 Clean and disengage all required parts of machinery used in printing process according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 6.5 Complete required production records and enterprise documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO27 ICPPRN214 Produce basic flexographic printed product Unit of competency