Unit of competency details
ICPPRN2110 - Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing (Release 1)
Summary
Usage recommendation:
Current
Releases:
1 1 (this release) |
06/May/2020 |
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Unit of competency
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Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
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Classification history
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 030103 | Printing | 06/May/2020 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 4.0.
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Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and mount flexographic plates and plate cylinders for routine printing including proofing plates and checking cylinders for registration.
It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision and perform a range of routine printing tasks in a defined context. The practical skills and operational knowledge required to perform these tasks is at a fundamental level.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Printing
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Prepare for job
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1.1 Identify job specifications
1.2 Carry out set up of required machinery according to manufacturer specifications
1.3 Complete and sign off on required prior inspections
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2. Prepare flexographic plates
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2.1 Measure plate height and relief
2.2 Trim and prepare plates according to mounting system requirements
2.3 Select mounting adhesive according to pitch circle diameter (PCD) of specified plate cylinders and gears
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3. Prepare plate cylinders
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3.1 Select, clean and prepare plate cylinders and seamless sleeves as required
3.2 Select, clean, prepare and mount sleeves and gears on mandrels according to job specifications
3.3 Check total indicated run-out (TIR) is within specified tolerances on plate cylinders
3.4 Select and apply mounting adhesive to plate cylinders
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4. Mount and proof flexographic plates on machine
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4.1 Prepare plates and mount on cylinders
4.2 Prepare plate mounting sheet according to job specifications and registration requirements
4.3 Mount plates to required position
4.4 Install plate mounting sheet and tension onto plate cylinder
4.5 Proof plates and check each plate cylinder for register
4.6 Trim and tape down flexographic plates according to printing press requirements
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Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill
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Description
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Reading
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- Identifies and interprets text to establish job requirements
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Writing
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- Completes workplace forms accurately
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Numeracy
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- Interprets and analyses a range of mathematical information used in familiar and routine tasks
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Self-management
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- Identifies and follows explicit and implicit protocols and meets expectations associated with own role
- Complies with regulatory requirements, and follows organisational procedures relevant to own role
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Teamwork
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- Seeks to cooperate with others to achieve results in immediate work context
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Planning and organising
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- With assistance, determines priorities and sequences steps involved in clearly defined, familiar tasks and identifies and assembles required resources
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Problem solving
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- Responds to predictable problems and implements standard or logical solutions related to role in immediate work environment
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Technology
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- Reads data from electronic monitoring and control systems
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to ICPPRN211 Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a74b7a0f-a253-47e3-8be0-5d426e24131d
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 4.0.
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Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- prepare flexographic plates and plate cylinders on two occasions for basic jobs and mount these according to the selected mounting system, as specified on job documentation or production control system, according to enterprise procedures
- proof plates and check plate cylinder registration of the flexographic plates mounted on the proofing machine for this purpose on two occasions for basic jobs.
In the course of the above the candidate must:
- operate tools and machinery according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- WHS risks and requirements for:
- mounting and proofing plates
- setting up and operating machinery
- machine shutdown
- cleaning machinery
- the job documentation or production control system and the job information it contains
- the checks to be done prior to set up (availability of materials etc.)
- flexographic printing plates and mounting systems
- the effect of pitch circle diameter (PCD) on specified plate cylinders and gears
- checks required to ensure the required plates for the job have been selected
- circumstances where cushion type mounting material is used
- handling and mounting procedure for plates that avoids damage
- options to seal edges of plates when mounting
- the importance of measuring plate height
- the effect of TIR (total indicated run-out) on press performance
- the procedure for V-block mounting
- proofing and adjustment throughout the production run
- quality control measurements to apply to the proof to test against known standards
- the checks to be made on initial print prior to running
- methods for minimising registration errors
- manufacturer manuals, enterprise procedures and work health and safety documentation, including their location and purpose.
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the printing field of work and include access to:
- flexographic printing machine
- mounting systems
- print direction chart.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a74b7a0f-a253-47e3-8be0-5d426e24131d