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Set up for basic pad printing

Set up for basic pad printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN3410
State Code
OBP93
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 set up basic pad printing for routine print jobs, including adjusting manual pre- and post-treatment processes and conducting a proof. It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision, and have responsibility to prepare materials and monitor and run equipment and machinery to ensure the production process is maintained.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 and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.3 Confirm availability of all job components
  • 1.4 Select and secure tampons into machine
2. Set up fixtures onto machine bed
  • 2.1 Select and secure fixtures to xy table
  • 2.2 Adjust height of machine bed according to object size
  • 2.3 Adjust xy table of machine bed according to image position
3. Select and prepare inks and additives
  • 3.1 Select inks and additives according to job specifications and end-user requirements and confirm they meet quality requirements
  • 3.2 Prepare inks and additives according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Mix and prepare colour and volume of ink to match requirements of the printing process
  • 3.4 Record formulation of ink, colour match and approved colour
  • 3.5 Label, handle and store inks and additives according to manufacturer specifications and hazardous liquids storage regulations
4. Set up machine for basic pad printing
  • 4.1 Set up and adjust plate holder
  • 4.2 Select plate and plate holder and secure into plate holder
  • 4.3 Set up and adjust tampons
  • 4.4 Prepare and adjust spatula, doctor blade and ink cup as required according to machine requirements
5. Set up manual pre- and post-treatment processes
  • 5.1 Set up manual loading
  • 5.2 Establish manual pre-treatment
  • 5.3 Set up drying racks
6. Conduct proof run
  • 6.1 Operate machine according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures to produce specified proof
  • 6.2 Inspect and test sample as required according to enterprise procedures
  • 6.3 Seek client approval and authority prior to the production run as required
  • 6.4 Interpret results and make adjustments according to product and machine specifications as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO72 ICPPRN341 Set up for basic pad printing Unit of competency