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Produce basic lithographic printed product

Produce basic lithographic printed product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN2320
State Code
OBP78
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 basic lithographic printing, including small offset product. This requires operation of a lithographic press to support efficient routine production flow while maintaining product quality standards. It includes requirements related to shutdown and cleaning of the printing press.It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision and perform a range of routine printing tasks in a defined context. The practical skills and operational knowledge required to perform these tasks is at a fundamental level.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain routine 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 routine lithographic printing process
  • 2.1 Review and adjust lithographic plate and plate cylinder condition
  • 2.2 Review and adjust lithographic blanket and blanket cylinder condition
  • 2.3 Monitor and adjust lithographic impression cylinder condition
  • 2.4 Check and maintain lithographic inking condition
  • 2.5 Monitor and adjust lithographic dampening system condition
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 Check and adjust ink performance, colour, register and position
  • 3.4 Report process adjustments to eliminate problems according to enterprise procedures
4. Rectify minor lithographic machine 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
  • 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
AUN01 ICPPRN232 Produce basic lithographic printed product Unit of competency