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Produce specialised flexographic printed product

Produce specialised flexographic printed product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN4140
State Code
OBQ09
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
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce specialised flexographic printing that needs a certain amount of problem-solving and experimentation with the substrate and press settings.It applies to skilled individuals working as print machinists in the printing and graphic arts industry who prepare material, set up, monitor, operate and clean equipment and machinery, problem-solve, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain specialised flexographic printing process
  • 1.1 Evaluate and adjust flexographic plate and plate cylinder or sleeve condition
  • 1.2 Evaluate and adjust flexographic impression roller condition
  • 1.3 Monitor, evaluate and adjust flexographic inking system, doctor blade and drying systems
2. Maintain specialised production process
  • 2.1 Use machine controls according to job specifications
  • 2.2 Monitor, adjust and verify performance is using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.3 Observe, evaluate and adjust ink performance, colour, register and position of print throughout production run
3. Tune and adjust machinery
  • 3.1 Review idiosyncrasies of machines make adjustments or undertake tuning to compensate, or exploit the idiosyncrasy, within manufacturer specifications
  • 3.2 Evaluate options to determine method of production
  • 3.3 Conduct test run and confirm options and settings meet quality requirements
  • 3.4 Document options and recommendations according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 Provide instruction on new practices to machine operator or finisher, as required
4. Troubleshoot machinery and material problems
  • 4.1 Recommend and implement corrective and preventive action as required
  • 4.2 Communicate changes to designated personnel
  • 4.3 Monitor changes and confirm improvement to production efficiency
  • 4.4 Report ongoing problems according to enterprise procedures
5. Conduct shutdown of production process
  • 5.1 Follow shutdown sequence according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.2 Remove solid and liquid waste from operating area and recycle and dispose of, as required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 5.3 Clean and disengage all required parts of machinery used in printing process according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Complete required production records and enterprise documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN79 ICPPRN414 Produce specialised flexographic printed product Unit of competency