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Produce offset lithographic plates

Produce offset lithographic plates

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP2670
State Code
OBQ28
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 make lithographic plates from digital input. It applies to individuals who prepare, expose and process a lithographic plate, and post-treat the plate to satisfy job specifications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and prepare plate
  • 1.1 Evaluate job specifications to determine required type and size of plate for the job and required software
  • 1.2 Identify manufacturer specifications for required plate
  • 1.3 Select plate according to quality requirements of output
  • 1.4 Prepare plate to accommodate printing machine plate positioning requirements
  • 1.5 Assemble required data and equipment for processing
2. Expose plate
  • 2.1 Clean work area
  • 2.2 Select exposure unit according to output requirements
  • 2.3 Establish exposure control as required
  • 2.4 Monitor and adjust exposure and vacuum frame according to manufacturer specifications
3. Process plate
  • 3.1 Monitor and adjust plate processing unit according to enterprise requirements and work health and safety (WHS) procedures
  • 3.2 Select and review program options for processing according to quality requirements
  • 3.3 Process plate
4. Post-treat plate
  • 4.1 Check plate for quality of outcome and analyse for conformance to job specifications
  • 4.2 Implement changes to plate image and confirm standard of output required
  • 4.3 Chemically treat and bake plate as required
  • 4.4 Prepare plate for storage prior to printing according to manufacturer specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN53 ICPPRP267 Produce offset lithographic plates Unit of competency