Unit of competency Outline
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Set cutting forme and strippers
Set cutting forme and strippers
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCF312C
ICPCF312C
State Code
D3051
D3051
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set cutting formes and strippers.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Cut cutting forme wood
- 1.1. Bridge holes are accurately drilled
- 1.2. Saw cuts accurately match line drawing on cutting forme blank
- 1.3. Holes are reinforced and in register with fixing screws
- 1.4. Knives and creasers are cut and shaped accurately to suit cutting forme
2. Prepare knives, creasers and cutting forme rubbers
- 2.1. Knives and creasers are set accurately into place on cutting forme blank
- 2.2. Rubber is located on cutting forme to eject product and waste as required
3. Set stripping material
- 3.1. Stripping materials are attached securely and accurately to stripper backing material
- 3.2. Mounting strips are correctly fixed
4. Proof the cutting forme
- 4.1. Sample meets production order specifications
- 4.2. Cutting forme is adjusted or re-cut if required
5. Maintain cutting forme and stripper
- 5.1. Correct number is allocated to cutting formes/ strippers and recorded
- 5.2. Cutting forme machine is cleaned according to OHS and enterprise procedures
- 5.3. Problems are accurately described to supervisor/ maintenance department
- 5.4. Status of cutting formes/strippers is reported correctly and without delay to production
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Enterprise procedures may include:
range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.
Complexity of process may include:
varied cutting formes according to manufacturer's differentiations.
Quality processesandstandards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Enterprise procedures may include:
range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.
Complexity of process may include:
varied cutting formes according to manufacturer's differentiations.
Quality processesandstandards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
correctly setting the cutting formes and strippers according to job specifications and within the production timeframe
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
prepare TWO cutting formes (ONE large ONE small) to accommodate TWO differing typically used substrates using all of the relevant processes according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these
off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICPCF311C Prepare for cutting forme and stripper making.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
correctly setting the cutting formes and strippers according to job specifications and within the production timeframe
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
prepare TWO cutting formes (ONE large ONE small) to accommodate TWO differing typically used substrates using all of the relevant processes according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these
off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICPCF311C Prepare for cutting forme and stripper making.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0314 | ICPCF312B | Set cutting forme and strippers | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUN74 | ICPCBF312 | Set cutting forme and strippers | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W768 | ICP20810 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Cartons) | Qualification |
| J186 | ICP30712 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing) | Qualification |