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Design complex carton

Design complex carton

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP481
State Code
AUN38
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design cartons for which no templates exist.It requires the individual to design an original complex carton that meets job specifications and substrate characteristics, and then produce an accurate prototype.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess brief requirements
  • 1.1 Discuss brief with client to ensure requirements are understood
  • 1.2 Check that all relevant information is in the brief, i.e. end use, dimensions and product characteristics
2 Design carton to suit brief requirements
  • 2.1 Determine appropriate carton style, size, material and calliper to meet the client brief
  • 2.2 Use scanners or digitisers to import design material into computer program
  • 2.3 Draw design using computer program
  • 2.4 Set height, width and depth and gluing flap dimensions to meet requirements of the client brief
  • 2.5 Requirements for knife setting, stripping and gluing in production are checked and position is designed so grain direction is correct and use of material is maximised
3 Use plotter to cut sample
  • 3.1 Output device (e.g. plotter) is set up ready for downloading design
  • 3.2 Cutting and creasing depths are set
  • 3.3 Calliper of material is checked
  • 3.4 Material is positioned correctly
  • 3.5 Output device is operated safely according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 3.6 Routine machine maintenance is carried out
4 Assemble sample
  • 4.1 Sample is cut by hand adopting safe practices
  • 4.2 Cut sample is folded and glued by hand ensuring angles and construction are correct
5 Check and adjust design
  • 5.1 Sample is checked for conformance to the client brief
  • 5.2 Design is adjusted if necessary to meet job specifications
6 Output design
  • 6.1 Design is saved ready for downloading to forme cutter
  • 6.2 Design is outputted as keyline for artwork or as film, as required
  • 6.3 Relevant paperwork is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3151 ICPPP481C Design complex carton Unit of competency