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Produce complex relief printed product
Produce complex relief printed product
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPR394A
ICPPR394A
State Code
D3188
D3188
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/10/2012
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
18/10/2012
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce complex relief printed product.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain non-routine operation of reel system
- 1.1. Reel stand and rewind section are monitored and adjusted to maintain correct tension and to ensure no marks, blemishes or damage to finished product and to ensure efficient continuous operation
- 1.2. Web control system is monitored and adjusted to ensure correct tension and accurate continuous positioning of the web for efficient operation
- 1.3. Substrate is added to and removed from the process according to job instructions
- 1.4. Sheeting section is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality and efficient product delivery
- 1.5. Set-off/marking prevention system is monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of the printed product meets the standard of the approved proof
2. Maintain operation of sheet system
- 2.1. Feeder and delivery are monitored and adjusted to ensure continuous and efficient feeding to machine
- 2.2. Sheet pick-up and transport system is monitored and adjusted to ensure accurate and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation
- 2.3. Transfer systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure correct and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation
- 2.4. Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job instructions
3. Maintain complex relief printing process
- 3.1. Relief polymer forme or plate cylinder condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of the printed product meets the standard of the sample sheet
- 3.2. Relief polymer impression surface condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of the printed product meets the standard of the sample sheet
- 3.3. Relief polymer inking system is monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of the printed product meets the standard of the sample sheet
- 3.4. Drying systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of the printed product meets the standard of the approved proof
4. Maintain production process
- 4.1. Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule
- 4.2. In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing processes are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of the product meets the standard of the approved proof
- 4.3. Production is maintained within OHS requirements and company and manufacturer's specifications
- 4.4. Manual and/or automatic control is used according to specification
- 4.5. Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
- 4.6. Ink performance, colour, register and embellishment of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run
- 4.7. Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
- 4.8. Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
- 4.9. Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
- 4.10. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
5. Identify and rectify problems
- 5.1. Problem in relief machine operation is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
- 5.2. Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
- 5.3. Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures
- 5.4. Relief machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
6. Conduct shutdown of production process
- 6.1. Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
- 6.2. Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with OHS requirements
- 6.3. Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer/supplier specifications and enterprise procedures
- 6.4. Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
- 6.5. Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
- 6.6. Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
7. Clean and wash up printing machine at end of print run
- 7.1. Cylinders, plate and roller surfaces are cleaned ready for next run
- 7.2. Inking system is washed up ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to company and regulatory requirements
- 7.3. In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run
- 7.4. Reel feed, transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
- 7.5. Sheet feed, transport and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
- 7.6. Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures
- 7.7.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Substrate may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of:
paper
pressure sensitive material
board
plastics
related films
metal.
Machine may include:
range of platen
cylinder and rotary machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control.
Handling may include:
wide and narrow reel, and large and small sheet handling systems.
Ink may include:
range of inks commonly used in 3 or more colour printing, including:
standard
special colours.
In-line may include:
minor processes that are integral to this competency can include basic in-line operations, such as perforating, numbering, date coding, slitting top cutting or one up die cutting, foiling and embossing
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Substrate may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of:
paper
pressure sensitive material
board
plastics
related films
metal.
Machine may include:
range of platen
cylinder and rotary machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control.
Handling may include:
wide and narrow reel, and large and small sheet handling systems.
Ink may include:
range of inks commonly used in 3 or more colour printing, including:
standard
special colours.
In-line may include:
minor processes that are integral to this competency can include basic in-line operations, such as perforating, numbering, date coding, slitting top cutting or one up die cutting, foiling and embossing
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
operate a platen, cylinder or rotary printing machine ensuring an efficient non-routine production flow that maintains product quality standards
anticipate and rectify any production problems with minimum downtime
correctly shutdown and clean machine according to OHS guidelines
use computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate
find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
manipulate embellishment tools and operations
monitor production output and make necessary adjustments to maintain print quality on a relief printing machine whilst producing a complex print on two occasions (if possible using different substrates and if possible including at least two in-line processes) according to job specifications and enterprise procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
access to relevant facilities and equipment, such as platen, cylinder or rotary printing machines
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
practical demonstration by the candidate when producing a complex relief printed product.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICPPR451C Set up for complex relief printing.
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
operate a platen, cylinder or rotary printing machine ensuring an efficient non-routine production flow that maintains product quality standards
anticipate and rectify any production problems with minimum downtime
correctly shutdown and clean machine according to OHS guidelines
use computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate
find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
manipulate embellishment tools and operations
monitor production output and make necessary adjustments to maintain print quality on a relief printing machine whilst producing a complex print on two occasions (if possible using different substrates and if possible including at least two in-line processes) according to job specifications and enterprise procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
access to relevant facilities and equipment, such as platen, cylinder or rotary printing machines
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
practical demonstration by the candidate when producing a complex relief printed product.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICPPR451C Set up for complex relief printing.
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0438 | ICPPR352B | Produce complex relief printed product | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUP23 | ICPPRN394 | Produce complex relief printed product | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J184 | ICP30512 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |