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Set up for complex relief printing

Set up for complex relief printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN4510
State Code
OBQ13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up reel, sheet-fed platen, cylinder or rotary printing machines for non-routine relief printing jobs.It applies to skilled individuals working as a print machinist in the printing and graphic arts industry. They may prepare material, setup, monitor and operate equipment and machinery, analyse and evaluate information, applying solutions to a defined range of problems. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others, with some limited responsibility for the output of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for job
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements
  • 1.2 Set up required printing machinery according to manufacturer specifications
  • 1.3 Confirm availability of all job components
  • 1.4 Set up and adjust delivery system
  • 1.5 Add substrate to and remove substrate from process according to job specifications
2. Select and prepare inks and additives
  • 2.1 Select inks, dyes and additives required according to job specifications and end-user requirements and confirm they meet quality requirements
  • 2.2 Prepare inks, dyes and additives according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.3 Mix and prepare colour and volume of ink to match requirements of the printing process and job specifications
  • 2.4 Approve and record formulation of ink, colour match and approved
  • 2.5 Label, handle and store inks, dyes and additives according to manufacturer specifications
3. Set up machine for complex relief printing
  • 3.1 Select relief plates and secured the machine
  • 3.2 Set up and adjust relief polymer plates, polymer cylinders, impression and inking system, as required
  • 3.3 Set up and adjust drying system
4. Conduct proof run
  • 4.1 Operate machine according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures to produce specified proof
  • 4.2 Inspect and test proof as required according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.3 Seek client approval and authority prior to the production run as required
  • 4.4 Interpret results and make adjustments according to product and machine specifications as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO93 ICPPRN451 Set up for complex relief printing Unit of competency