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Apply knowledge and requirements of the ink manufacturing sector

Apply knowledge and requirements of the ink manufacturing sector

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPKNW317
State Code
AUO12
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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 work in the ink manufacturing sector of the printing industry. It applies to individuals working as production staff, chemists, laboratory technicians, in quality testing and in other research and development roles who can work as a part of a team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply knowledge of printing industry
  • 1.1 Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly
  • 1.2 New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
  • 1.3 Trends within printing industry are monitored, on an ongoing basis, to inform personal work practices
2. Apply knowledge of government Acts and regulations
  • 2.1 Basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are applied
3. Identify categories of ink manufacturing sector and enterprise products and services
  • 3.1 Scope of ink manufacturing sector, its products, services and client or supplier profile are identified
  • 3.2 Enterprise products and services, their characteristics and their end use, specifically with regard to printing industry, are identified
  • 3.3 Printing processes and procedures and their implication for ink manufacture are used to inform decisions about ink usage
4. Identify enterprise processes and procedures
  • 4.1 Manufacturing processes and quality control procedures for ink, coating, varnish, resin, or chemical production are identified and used to inform decisions about ink usage
  • 4.2 Raw material, intermediate and final product testing and recording procedures within enterprise are identified and applied in personal work practices
  • 4.3 Product research and development capacity and opportunities are identified and explored for professional development and enterprise purposes
5. Apply knowledge of testing procedures
  • 5.1 Appropriate testing procedures for each stage of product manufacture are described and evaluated, and improvements applied where required
  • 5.2 Workplace quality assurance procedures are applied in workplace
  • 5.3 Procedures for developing and testing formulae for new product, with reference to end use and capability and suitability of manufacturing processes, are described and applied in workplace
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3092 ICPKN317C Apply knowledge and requirements of the ink manufacturing sector Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWG43 ICPKNW322 Develop knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry Unit of competency