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Print and decorate rigid products

Print and decorate rigid products

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD317
State Code
BAI66
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and adjust equipment to print or decorate rigid products.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to plan the process stages, start up and shut down printing equipment, monitor equipment operation, make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The experienced operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan process stages for printing and decorating
  • 1.1 Plan the stages in the printing and decorating process and ensure these comply with the quality requirements for production
  • 1.2 Identify and allow for changes in materials at each stage of the printing and decorating process
  • 1.3 Plan the availability of the equipment and components for each production stage
  • 1.4 Anticipate the impact of the process on product characteristics and product quality and usability
  • 1.5 Plan work requirements based on procedures
2 Identify work requirements for printing and decorating operations
  • 2.1 Prepare materials, including base raw materials and additives
  • 2.2 Identify and address hazards connected with both production materials and process
  • 2.3 Check materials inputs and outputs, dyes and print chemical colours, ancillary supplies and equipment are within specifications
  • 2.4 Check product quality requirements for the relevant process stage
  • 2.5 Identify and check equipment emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls
  • 2.6 Plan the task sequences, including times and locations for product quality checks, equipment operation and required production outputs
  • 2.7 Provide for ongoing materials input, waste management and work area housekeeping requirements
  • 2.8 Arrange any required supplementary equipment for product quality testing or routine equipment maintenance and/or adjustments
3 Set up and check printing and decorating equipment
  • 3.1 Comply with equipment information, required quality specifications and set-up procedures
  • 3.2 Set up equipment in accordance with required specifications and procedures
  • 3.3 Check printing and decorating equipment settings and adjustments and conformity to procedures
  • 3.4 Check materials are correct
  • 3.5 Check that surface preparation operations provide for an even and consistent surface for printing
  • 3.6 Discard non-conforming materials or make adjustments to processing operations in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Monitor printing and decorating operation
  • 4.1 Start up, operate and shut down equipment as required by procedures
  • 4.2 Monitor printing and decorating operations
  • 4.3 Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity to production standards where applicable
  • 4.4 Collect material which is able to be reprocessed and reused, and dispose of waste and scrap in accordance with procedures
  • 4.5 Clean up equipment, lubricate, and adjust in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7630 PMBPROD317C Print and decorate rigid products Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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