Unit of competency Outline
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Produce basic lithographic printed product
Produce basic lithographic printed product
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPR232C
ICPPR232C
State Code
D3158
D3158
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2013
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2013
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce basic lithographic printing, including small offset product.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain routine operation of reel system (OR Element 2)
- 1.1. Reel stand and rewind section are is monitored and adjusted to maintain correct tension and to ensure no marks or blemishes to finished product and to ensure efficient continuous operation
- 1.2. Web control system is monitored and adjusted to ensure correct tension and accurate continuous positioning of the web for efficient operation
- 1.3. Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job instructions
- 1.4. Sheeting section is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality and efficient product delivery
2. Maintain routine operation of sheet system (OR Element 1)
- 2.1. Feeder and delivery sections are is monitored and adjusted to ensure continuous and efficient feeding to machine
- 2.2. Sheet pick-up and transport system is monitored and adjusted to ensure accurate and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation
- 2.3. Transfer systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure correct and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation
- 2.4. Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job instructions
3. Maintain basic routine lithographic printing process
- 3.1. Lithographic plate and plate cylinder condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of printed product meets the standard of the approved proof
- 3.2. Lithographic blanket and blanket cylinder condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of printed product meets the standard of approved proof
- 3.3. Lithographic impression cylinder condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the standard of approved proof
- 3.4. Lithographic inking condition is checked and maintained to ensure quality of printed product meets the standard of approved proof
- 3.5. Lithographic dampening system condition is monitored and adjusted maintained to ensure quality of printed product meets the standard of approved proof
4. Maintain routine production process
- 4.1. Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule
- 4.2. Production is maintained within OHS requirements and company and manufacturer's specifications
- 4.3. Manual and/or automatic control is used as per specification
- 4.4. Performance is monitored and verified according to enterprise procedures
- 4.5. In performance, colour, register and position of print are monitored and adjusted maintained throughout production run
- 4.6. Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
- 4.7. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
5. Rectify minor lithographic machine faults
- 5.1. Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator's skill level
- 5.2. Problems with lithographic machine operation is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
- 5.3. Lithographic machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
6. Conduct shutdown of production process
- 6.1. Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
- 6.2. Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with OHS requirements
- 6.3. Unused ink is correctly labelled and stored according to manufacturer/supplier specifications and enterprise procedures
- 6.4. Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
- 6.5. All product is removed from operating area
- 6.6. Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
- 6.7. Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
7. Clean and wash up printing machine at end of print run
- 7.1. Cylinders, plate and roller surfaces are cleaned ready for next run
- 7.2. Inking system and dampening system are washed up ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to company and regulatory requirements
- 7.3. In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run
- 7.4. Reef Reel-fed, transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
- 7.5. Sheet feed, transport and delivery system are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
- 7.6. 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.
Substrate handling may include:
wide or narrow reel or large or small sheet handling systems.
Machines may include:
a range of single sheet, stream and reel-fed machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control.
Inks/coatings may include:
range of standard inks commonly used in printing.
In-line processes may include:
minor processes that are integral to this competency can include basic in-line operations such as perforating, numbering, date coding, slitting that do not in themselves constitute another defined unit of competency. Where a major in-line process is defined as a separate competency (eg flat-bed cutting, folding) it should be assessed as such.
Colour matching systems may include:
use of visual colour assessment and matching under controlled lighting conditions.
Design may include:
simple graphics and text. Minor variation in registration and position.
Substrate types may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, plastics and related films, or metal.
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.
Substrate handling may include:
wide or narrow reel or large or small sheet handling systems.
Machines may include:
a range of single sheet, stream and reel-fed machines with manual, semi-automated, fully automated or computerised process control.
Inks/coatings may include:
range of standard inks commonly used in printing.
In-line processes may include:
minor processes that are integral to this competency can include basic in-line operations such as perforating, numbering, date coding, slitting that do not in themselves constitute another defined unit of competency. Where a major in-line process is defined as a separate competency (eg flat-bed cutting, folding) it should be assessed as such.
Colour matching systems may include:
use of visual colour assessment and matching under controlled lighting conditions.
Design may include:
simple graphics and text. Minor variation in registration and position.
Substrate types may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, plastics and related films, or metal.
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:
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
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 lithographic printing jobs (if possible including at least ONE in-line process) according to 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
lithographic 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:
ICPSU201C Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine
ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic)
ICPPR331C Set up for basic lithographic 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:
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
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 lithographic printing jobs (if possible including at least ONE in-line process) according to 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
lithographic 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:
ICPSU201C Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine
ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic)
ICPPR331C Set up for basic lithographic printing.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0420 | ICPPR232B | Produce basic lithographic printed product | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUN01 | ICPPRN232 | Produce basic lithographic 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 |
| W776 | ICP30510 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |