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Set up for basic gravure printing

Set up for basic gravure printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN3210
State Code
OBP89
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up routine gravure printing for routine print jobs.It applies to individuals who prepare material, and monitor and run equipment and machinery, and apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems. Individuals may also provide leadership and guidance to members of their team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for job
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements
  • 1.2 Carry out set-up of required machinery according to manufacturer specifications and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.3 Confirm availability of all job components
2. Set up reels
  • 2.1 Set up and adjust unwind and rewind reels
  • 2.2 Carry out webbing procedures
  • 2.3 Establish and adjust web-control system
  • 2.4 Splice and join reels as required
  • 2.5 Set up and adjust printed web viewing devices
  • 2.6 Prepare and adjust folder and sheeter
  • 2.7 Prepare and adjust set off and marking prevention devices
3. Select and prepare inks and additives (basic)
  • 3.1 Select inks, dyes and additives required according to job specifications and end-user requirements and confirm they meet quality requirements
  • 3.2 Prepare inks, dyes and additives according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Mix and prepare colour and volume of ink to match requirements of the printing process and job specifications
  • 3.4 Approve and record formulation of ink, colour match and approved
  • 3.5 Label, handle and store inks, dyes and additives according to manufacturer specifications
4. Set up machine for basic gravure printing
  • 4.1 Select, install, set up and adjust gravure cylinders
  • 4.2 Prepare and adjust impression roller
  • 4.3 Set up and adjust inking system and doctor blade as required
  • 4.4 Set up and adjust drying system
5. Conduct proof run
  • 5.1 Operate machine according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures to produce specified proof
  • 5.2 Inspect and test proof as required according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.3 Seek client approval and authority prior to the production run as required
  • 5.4 Interpret results and make adjustments according to product and machine specifications as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUM97 ICPPRN321 Set up for basic gravure printing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AE109 ICPSS00006 Gravure Printing Skill Set Skill set
BFB8 ICP31220 Certificate III in Printing Qualification