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Blend chemicals

Blend chemicals

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPINK221
State Code
AUN34
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to blend chemicals for ink and varnish manufacture.It applies to individuals who typically perform routine tasks under direct supervision to ensure production requirements are met. Individuals identify process and job requirements, set up machinery or equipment and complete the blending process according to defined procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Read and interpret job requirements and locate materials
  • 1.1 Appropriate processes are identified and confirmed, and original is assessed to determine scanner settings
  • 1.2 Appropriate chemicals, inks, materials and/or equipment are selected according to job specifications
2 Set up machines/equipment
  • 2.1 Pre-startup checks are completed and documented according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Raw materials or feed lines are checked to ensure availability
  • 2.3 Machine and equipment operation is verified according to enterprise procedures
3 Maintain blending or homogenising process
  • 3.1 Mix is completed according to enterprise procedures and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 3.2 Materials are added to process according to job specifications
  • 3.3 Quality inspection and sampling is carried out according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Adjustments to mix or equipment are made to correct identified quality problems
  • 3.5 Records, log or checklists are completed according to enterprise procedures
4 Shut down
  • 4.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Product or materials used in manufacture are removed from operating area where appropriate
  • 4.3 Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
5 Clean up
  • 5.1 Equipment cleaning requirements are identified
  • 5.2 Correct equipment or materials for manual or mechanical cleaning are selected
  • 5.3 Cleaning is undertaken according to enterprise procedures and WHS requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3082 ICPIM221C Blend chemicals Unit of competency