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Produce basic flat-bed cut product

Produce basic flat-bed cut product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCBF2320
State Code
OBP34
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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake minor flat-bed cutting processes including kiss cutting, hole punching, hole drilling, slotting, slitting, sheeting, creasing, scoring, and pin perforating, indexing and round cornering.It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision, who are responsible for operating and monitoring equipment and machinery.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain delivery system
  • 1.1 Monitor and adjust delivery systems
  • 1.2 Add substrate to and remove substrate from the process according to job specifications
2. Maintain basic flat-bed cutting process
  • 2.1 Monitor and adjust cutting edges and knife condition according to required sample standard
  • 2.2 Carry out webbing procedures
  • 2.3 Monitor and adjust cutting pressures
  • 2.4 Prepare reels according to job specifications
  • 2.5 Check and adjust registration of cutting devices and knife(s)
  • 2.6 Monitor and adjust packing of cutting devices
3. Maintain production process
  • 3.1 Monitor and adjust basic in-line process(es)
  • 3.2 Use machine controls as required
  • 3.3 Monitor and verify performance using the process control system
  • 3.4 Report process adjustments to eliminate problems according to enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify problems and faults
  • 4.1 Identify and report problems in flat-bed cutting machine operation according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Carry out adjustments and corrections as required and according to manufacturer specifications and within scope of own role
  • 4.3 Identify machine faults requiring repair and report to designated person according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.4 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 substrate 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 flat-bed cutting machinery used in printing process according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Sharpen and replace cutting devices as required
  • 5.5 Complete required production records and enterprise documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO20 ICPCBF232 Produce basic flat-bed cut product Unit of competency