Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 11:46 PM AWST
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Produce printed and decorated film
Produce printed and decorated film
Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD331C
PMBPROD331C
State Code
W7643
W7643
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This competency covers the production of product from film printing and decorating equipment.This competency is typically performed by operators working either independently or as part of a work team.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan the process stages for printing and decorating on flexible films.
- 1.1 Plan the stages in the printing process and ensure these comply with the quality requirements for product printing.
- 1.2 Identify and allow for changes in materials at each stage of the printing and decorating process.
- 1.3 Plan the availability of the equipment and components for each production stage.
- 1.4 Anticipate the impact of the process on product characteristics and product quality and usability.
- 1.5 Plan work requirements based on workplace approved operating procedures.
- 1.6 Identify equipment and processes to be used for materials preparation, production process and for downstream operations.
2. Prepare for flexible printing and decorating operations.
- 2.1 Prepare materials, including base raw materials and additives.
- 2.2 Identify and address hazards connected with both production materials and process.
- 2.3 Check base materials inputs and outputs, dyes and print chemical colours, ancillary supplies and equipment.
- 2.4 Check product quality requirements for the relevant process stage(s).
- 2.5 Identify and locate equipment emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls.
- 2.6 Plan the task sequences including times and locations for product quality checks, equipment operation and required production outputs.
- 2.7 Provide for ongoing materials input, waste management and work area housekeeping requirements.
- 2.8 Arrange any required supplementary equipment for product quality testing or routine equipment maintenance and/or adjustments.
3. Set up and check printing and decorating equipment.
- 3.1 Set up equipment in accordance with required quality specifications and standard operating procedures.
- 3.2 Check printing and decorating settings and equipment adjustments for conformity to documented procedures.
- 3.3 Inspect materials for conformity with workplace operational requirements including surface condition and materials thickness.
- 3.4 Discard non-conforming materials or make adjustments to processing operations in accordance with workplace procedures.
4. Monitor printing and decorating operation.
- 4.1 Start up, operate and shut down operation as required by procedures.
- 4.2 Monitor printing and decorating operations noting product quality, ink adherence, production outputs, equipment operating pressures, colour, thickness and product integrity.
- 4.3 Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity to production standards where applicable.
- 4.4 Collect material which is able to be reprocessed and reused, and dispose of waste and scrap in accordance with workplace procedures.
- 4.5 Clean up equipment, lubricate and adjust in accordance with workplace procedures.
5. Anticipate and solve problems.
- 5.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem.
- 5.2 Determine problems needing priority action.
- 5.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes.
- 5.4 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems.
- 5.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility.
- 5.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred.
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. Add any 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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to all printing and film decorating equipment within the plastics and rubber industries. It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the printing and film decorating process.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
hand carts and trolleys
knives and other package opening equipment
hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences
relevant personal protective equipment
hand tools used in the printing and decorating process
material loading equipment used for loading of raw materials
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
dusts/vapours/fumes
hazardous materials
manual handling hazards
knife hazards.
Problems
'Anticipate and solve problems' means resolve a wide range of routine and non-routine problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution/a solution recorded in the procedures.
Typical process and product problems may include:
variations in materials
contamination of materials
equipment operation problems
machine malfunction
product anomalies such as sticking, 'veining', misprints.
Variables
Key variables to be monitored include:
speed
colour
production time
output rate
product integrity and general conformance to specification/sample.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to all printing and film decorating equipment within the plastics and rubber industries. It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the printing and film decorating process.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
hand carts and trolleys
knives and other package opening equipment
hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences
relevant personal protective equipment
hand tools used in the printing and decorating process
material loading equipment used for loading of raw materials
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
dusts/vapours/fumes
hazardous materials
manual handling hazards
knife hazards.
Problems
'Anticipate and solve problems' means resolve a wide range of routine and non-routine problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution/a solution recorded in the procedures.
Typical process and product problems may include:
variations in materials
contamination of materials
equipment operation problems
machine malfunction
product anomalies such as sticking, 'veining', misprints.
Variables
Key variables to be monitored include:
speed
colour
production time
output rate
product integrity and general conformance to specification/sample.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this training package.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
identify critical materials properties and printed and decorated film process characteristics in relation to the process requirements and the end product
take appropriate action to observe equipment, materials and products for out of specification results, make adjustments and identify problems to be reported.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:
production quality and output standards are met consistently
the process runs consistently and smoothly.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur on an industrial film printing/decorating machine(s) equipment and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on an operating plant allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions
in a situation allowing the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems
by use of a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
by a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
identify critical materials properties and printed and decorated film process characteristics in relation to the process requirements and the end product
take appropriate action to observe equipment, materials and products for out of specification results, make adjustments and identify problems to be reported.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:
production quality and output standards are met consistently
the process runs consistently and smoothly.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur on an industrial film printing/decorating machine(s) equipment and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on an operating plant allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions
in a situation allowing the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems
by use of a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
by a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C5681 | PMBPROD331B | Produce printed and decorated film | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAI55 | PMBPROD331 | Produce printed and decorated film | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W400 | PMB30107 | Certificate III in Polymer Processing | Qualification |