Unit of competency Outline
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Undertake pre make-ready for die cutting
Undertake pre make-ready for die cutting
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCBF326
ICPCBF326
State Code
AUP11
AUP11
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare cutting formes (two large and two small) to accommodate different complexities of cutting containing multiple images with extremely tight registration and highly accurate cutting requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Obtain job instuctions and locate forme
- 1.1 Job sheets or instructions are interpreted correctly
- 1.2 Existing formes are located in storage area using filing system and new formes and associated tooling are collected from holding location
2. Check cutting forme
- 2.1 Cutting forme/tooling is checked against master sample for accuracy of cut and fold
- 2.2 Centre line is located and checked to ensure accuracy of positioning/registration on Bobst
3. Position and set up counters
- 3.1 Cutting plate is located and prepared for counters
- 3.2 Counters are accurately positioned and set up on cutting plate to ensure registration with cutting forme
4. Conduct sample cut
- 4.1 Material to be used for sample cut is obtained
- 4.2 Cutting forme and cutting plate are accurately positioned on machine
- 4.3 Machine is operated to produce sample according to enterprise procedures
5. Check sample
- 5.1 Sample is accurately cut and registration of tooling is precise
- 5.2 Forme or tooling is adjusted if necessary, according to job specifications
- 5.3 Sample is confirmed as correct by supervisor if required
6. Set up stripping forme and blank separator
- 6.1 Pins are positioned on stripping forme to ensure accurate removal of waste board
- 6.2 Blank separator is set up according to job specifications
7. Undertake filing procedure
- 7.1 Correct identification number is allocated to cutting formes/tooling and strippers, and recorded
- 7.2 Information is correctly entered into filing system according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3054 | ICPCF326C | Undertake pre make-ready for die cutting | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBP52 | ICPCBF3260 | Undertake pre make-ready for die cutting | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
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| AWB6 | ICP31015 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House) | Qualification |
| AVY0 | ICP30715 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing) | Qualification |