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Set up for foil stamping

Set up for foil stamping

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN261
State Code
AUO14
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and adjust a dye or block as well as a reel or sheet system for gold blocking and hot foil stamping.It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision and typically prepare material, and monitor and run equipment and machinery.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm job specifications
  • 1.1 Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
  • 1.2 Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage
  • 1.3 Availability of all job related components is checked
2. Set up machine
  • 2.1 Dye or block is selected and checked against job ticket
  • 2.2 Dye or block is locked into chase and checked for correct positioning
  • 2.3 Chase is mounted in press
  • 2.4 Foil transfer or feed system is set up and adjusted according to image size and job specifications
  • 2.5 If required, in-line loading and ejection units are set up for basic processes and adjusted according to machine requirements and job specifications
3. Set up delivery systems
  • 3.1 Delivery systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
4. Select foils
  • 4.1 Foils are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements
  • 4.2 Quality and suitability of foils are checked and appropriate action taken
  • 4.3 Foils are selected according to suitability of substrate, physical and chemical performance and properties
  • 4.4 Foils are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste
  • 4.5 Foils are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel and to prolong shelf life
5. Conduct proof run
  • 5.1 Material to be used for proof is organised correctly
  • 5.2 Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof
  • 5.3 Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing organised according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Production does not commence without client authority where appropriate
  • 5.5 Results are interpreted and adjusts made according to product and machine specifications to determine adjustment requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3160 ICPPR261C Set up for foil stamping Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBP80 ICPPRN2610 Set up for foil stamping Unit of competency