Unit of competency Outline

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Produce relief plates

Produce relief plates

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP2660
State Code
OBQ27
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 make and proof relief plates from film input for letterpress or label printing. It applies to individuals who design and prepare layouts, artwork, manipulate images and texts to meet production requirements. They generally work under direct supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to produce plates
  • 1.1 Identify job specifications and regulatory requirements
  • 1.2 Identify printing processes, and evaluate film
  • 1.3 Select equipment and materials according to job requirements
2. Develop plate
  • 2.1 Prepare plate processor according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Establish and monitor exposure using vacuum frames and plate processors
  • 2.3 Produce plates according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3. Finalise plate
  • 3.1 Evaluate and confirm plate meets job requirements
  • 3.2 Store plate according to enterprise procedures and manufacturer specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP22 ICPPRP266 Produce relief plates Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFC1 ICP31420 Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production Qualification
BFB8 ICP31220 Certificate III in Printing Qualification