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Set up for basic relief printing

Set up for basic relief printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN3930
State Code
OBQ05
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely set up reel-fed or sheet-fed platen, cylinder or rotary printing machines, and conduct a proof run for basic relief printing.It applies to individuals who prepare material, monitor and run equipment and machinery, and apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable 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 specifications
  • 1.2 Set up required printing machinery according to manufacturer specifications
2. Set up reel system
  • 2.1 Set up and adjust unwind and rewind reels
  • 2.2 Carry out webbing procedures and set up and adjust web-control system
  • 2.3 Prepare reels according to job specifications
  • 2.4 Check and adjust printed web viewing devices
  • 2.5 Set up and adjust folder and sheets
  • 2.6 Prepare and adjust set off and marking prevention devices as required
3. Set up sheet transportation system on sheet-fed machine
  • 3.1 Set up and adjust feeder and delivery sections
  • 3.2 Set up and adjust sheet pick-up and transportation systems
  • 3.3 Set up and adjust transfer and control systems
  • 3.4 Add substrate to and remove substrate from process according to job specifications
4. Select and prepare inks and additives
  • 4.1 Select inks and additives required according to job specifications and end-user requirements and confirm they meet quality requirements
  • 4.2 Prepare inks and additives according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer specifications
  • 4.3 Mix and prepare colour and volume of ink to match requirements of the printing process and job specifications
  • 4.4 Approve and record formulation of ink, colour match and approved
  • 4.5 Label, handle and store inks and additives according to manufacturer specifications
5. Select and prepare embellishment dyes
  • 5.1 Select dye according to quality requirements, job specifications and end-user requirements
  • 5.2 Prepare dyes according to WHS requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • 5.3 Label, handle and store embellishment dyes according to manufacturer specifications
6. Set up machine for basic relief printing
  • 6.1 Select relief plates and secure to the machine
  • 6.2 Position, set up and adjust relief plates, formes and cylinders as required
  • 6.3 Set up and adjust impression
  • 6.4 Check and adjust inking system according to relief process requirements
  • 6.5 Set up and adjust drying system
  • 6.6 Position, set up and adjust dyes
7. Conduct proof run
  • 7.1 Operate machine according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures to produce specified proof
  • 7.2 Inspect and test proof as required according to enterprise procedures
  • 7.3 Seek client approval and authority prior to the production run as required
  • 7.4 Interpret results and make adjustments according to product and machine specifications as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO08 ICPPRN393 Set up for basic relief printing Unit of competency