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Produce basic gravure printed product

Produce basic gravure printed product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN222
State Code
AUN27
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce routine gravure printed product. This requires operation of a gravure press in a way that supports efficient production flow while maintaining product quality standards. It includes requirements applicable to routine operation, shut down and cleaning.It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision and perform a range of routine printing tasks in a defined context. 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 reel system
  • 1.1 Reel stand and rewind section are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient continuous operation and maintain correct tension, without marks, blemishes or damage to finished product
  • 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 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 quality of printed product, without set-off or marking, meeting the approved proof standard
2. Maintain basic gravure printing process
  • 2.1 Gravure cylinder condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • 2.2 Gravure impression roller condition is monitored and maintained to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • 2.3 Gravure inking system and doctor blade are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • 2.4 Drying systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard
  • 2.5 Basic in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing process(es) are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved proof standard
3. Maintain routine production process
  • 3.1 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule
  • 3.2 Production is maintained within work health and safety (WHS) requirements and company and manufacturer’s specifications
  • 3.3 Manual and/or automatic control is used as per specification
  • 3.4 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run
  • 3.6 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
  • 3.7 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.8 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify faults
  • 4.1 Problems in gravure machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level
  • 4.3 Gravure machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
  • 4.4 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
5. Conduct shutdown of production process
  • 5.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements
  • 5.3 Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer/supplier specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 5.5 All product is removed from operating area
  • 5.6 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.7 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
6. Clean and wash up printing machine at end of print run
  • 6.1 Cylinders and roller surfaces are cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.2 Inking system is washed up ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to company and regulatory requirements
  • 6.3 In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.4 Reel feed, transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.5 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3157 ICPPR222C Produce basic gravure printed product Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBP77 ICPPRN2220 Produce basic gravure printed product Unit of competency