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Set up for specialised lithographic printing

Set up for specialised lithographic printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN531
State Code
AUO68
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up for specialised lithographic printing.It applies to individuals who can problem-solve and experiment with substrate and press settings for either wide or narrow reel- or sheet-fed lithographic printing machines for specialised print jobs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm specialised job specifications
  • 1.1 Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
  • 1.2 Availability of all job related components is checked
2. Plan and carry out specialised set-up
  • 2.1 Specialised job specifications are identified and analysed
  • 2.2 Special set-up requirements are determined
  • 2.3 Specialised set-up is completed in minimum time with minimum wastage
3. Set up delivery systems
  • 3.1 Delivery systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 3.2 Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job specifications
4. Select and prepare inks and additives
  • 4.1 Colour sequence for the job is considered and confirmed
  • 4.2 Inks, dyes or additives are evaluated with reference to specialised requirements
  • 4.3 Inks, dyes or additives are selected according to job specifications
  • 4.4 Inks, dyes and additives are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste
  • 4.5 Correct colour and weight/volume of ink are mixed and prepared to match requirements of the printing process and job specifications
  • 4.6 Formulation of ink, colour match and approved colour are appropriately recorded
  • 4.7 Inks, dyes and additives are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel and to prolong shelf life
5. Set up machine for specialised lithographic printing
  • 5.1 Plate cylinder is set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 5.2 Lithographic plate is selected and prepared for installation
  • 5.3 Plates are correctly mounted safely and according to job specifications
  • 5.4 Blanket and blanket cylinder are set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 5.5 Impression cylinder is set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 5.6 Inking system is set up, evaluated and adjusted according to the lithographic process and job specifications
  • 5.7 Dampening system is set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 5.8 Drying system is set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
6. Conduct specialised proof run
  • 6.1 Material to be used for proof is organised correctly
  • 6.2 Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof
  • 6.3 Specialised proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures
  • 6.4 Production does not commence without client approval or authority where appropriate
  • 6.5 Results are interpreted and evaluated with adjustments carried out according to product and machine specifications
7. Troubleshoot machinery and material problems
  • 7.1 Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate
  • 7.2 Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner
  • 7.3 Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency
  • 7.4 Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3210 ICPPR531C Set up for specialised lithographic printing Unit of competency