Unit of competency Outline
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Produce basic pad printed product
Produce basic pad printed product
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPR242C
ICPPR242C
State Code
D3159
D3159
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/10/2012
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
18/10/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce basic pad printing product.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain routine pad printing process
- 1.1. Location of objects into fixtures is monitored and adjusted if necessary
- 1.2. Printing plate condition is monitored to ensure the quality of printed product meets the standard of the approved proof
- 1.3. Printing pad condition is monitored and maintained to ensure the quality of printed product meets the standard of approved proof
- 1.4. Spatula and doctor blade are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the standard of approved proof OR
- 1.5. Ink cup is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the standard of approved proof
- 1.6. Printing ink viscosity is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the standard of approved proof
2. Maintain manual pre- and post-treatments
- 2.1. Manual loading is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the standard of approved proof
- 2.2. Manual pre-treatment is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the standard of approved proof
- 2.3. Drying racks are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the standard of approved proof
3. Maintain routine production process
- 3.1. Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule
- 3.2. Production is maintained within OHS requirements and company and manufacturer's specifications
- 3.3. Manual and/or automatic control is used as per specification
- 3.4. Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
- 3.5. Ink performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted throughout production run
- 3.6. Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
- 3.7. Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
- 3.8. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify faults
- 4.1. Problem in pad printing machine operation is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
- 4.2. Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator's skill level
- 4.3. Pad printing machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
- 4.4. Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
5. Conduct shutdown of production process
- 5.1. Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
- 5.2. Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with OHS requirements
- 5.3. Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer/supplier specifications and enterprise procedures
- 5.4. Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
- 5.5. All product is removed from operating area
- 5.6. Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
- 5.7. Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
6. Clean and wash up printing machine at end of print run
- 6.1. Plates and pads are cleaned ready for next run
- 6.2. Inking system is washed up ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to company and regulatory requirements
- 6.3. Pre- and post-treatment units are cleaned ready for next run
- 6.4. Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures
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.
Inks/coatings may include:
range of standard inks commonly used in single colour printing.
Pre and post-treatment processes may include:
range of pre- and post-treatment processes commonly used in pad printing.
Machines may include:
a range of pad printing machines with manual, semi-automated or computerised operation.
Colour matching systems may include:
use of visual colour assessment to match basic standard colours under controlled lighting conditions.
Design may include:
single colour, simple graphics and text. Minor variations in registration and position.
Substrate types may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of paper, wood, glass (ceramics), plastics, metal.
Substrate handling may include:
manual handling.
Routine may include:
routine within this context relates to the set up and production of print runs. The set up of equipment and production is straightforward and does not involve a significant amount of deviation from using standard equipment settings. In this sense, routine does not refer to a job that an individual might repeat on a regular basis.
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.
Inks/coatings may include:
range of standard inks commonly used in single colour printing.
Pre and post-treatment processes may include:
range of pre- and post-treatment processes commonly used in pad printing.
Machines may include:
a range of pad printing machines with manual, semi-automated or computerised operation.
Colour matching systems may include:
use of visual colour assessment to match basic standard colours under controlled lighting conditions.
Design may include:
single colour, simple graphics and text. Minor variations in registration and position.
Substrate types may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of paper, wood, glass (ceramics), plastics, metal.
Substrate handling may include:
manual handling.
Routine may include:
routine within this context relates to the set up and production of print runs. The set up of equipment and production is straightforward and does not involve a significant amount of deviation from using standard equipment settings. In this sense, routine does not refer to a job that an individual might repeat on a regular basis.
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 ability to:
operate a pad printing machine ensuring an efficient 1-colour production flow that maintains product quality standards. Any production problems are rectified with minimum downtime. The machine is correctly shut down and cleaned according to OHS guidelines
demonstrate use of computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
produce TWO basic pad printing jobs (if possible on different substrates) to meet job specifications, enterprise procedures and the Performance Criteria
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.
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
a pad printing machine.
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:
ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic)
ICPPR341C Set up for basic pad printing.
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 ability to:
operate a pad printing machine ensuring an efficient 1-colour production flow that maintains product quality standards. Any production problems are rectified with minimum downtime. The machine is correctly shut down and cleaned according to OHS guidelines
demonstrate use of computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
produce TWO basic pad printing jobs (if possible on different substrates) to meet job specifications, enterprise procedures and the Performance Criteria
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.
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
a pad printing machine.
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:
ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic)
ICPPR341C Set up for basic pad printing.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0421 | ICPPR242B | Produce basic pad printed product | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUN03 | ICPPRN242 | Produce basic pad printed product | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W761 | ICP20110 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General) | Qualification |
| J184 | ICP30512 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
| W765 | ICP20510 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing) | Qualification |