Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm routine job specifications

1.1 Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system

1.2 Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage

1.3 Prior inspections are completed and signed off

2. Prepare flexographic plates

2.1 Plate height and relief are measured

2.2 Plates are trimmed and prepared according to mounting system requirements

2.3 Mounting adhesive is selected to achieve correct pitch circle diameter (PCD) of specified plate cylinders and gears

3. Prepare plate cylinders

3.1 Plate cylinders/seamless sleeves are selected, cleaned and prepared

3.2 Sleeves and correct gears on mandrels are selected, cleaned, prepared and mounted to meet routine job specifications

3.3 Total indicated run-out (TIR) is checked as within specified tolerances on plate cylinders

3.4 Selected mounting adhesive is applied to plate cylinders

4. Mount and proof flexographic plates on mounting/proofing machine

4.1 Plates are prepared and mounted on cylinders using pin mount or microdot systems or sleeves according to chart number/print direction

4.2 Plate mounting sheet is prepared to meet routine job specifications

4.3 Plates are mounted to position on plate mounting sheet or camera targets

4.4 Plate mounting sheet is installed and tensioned onto plate cylinder to specified chart number/print direction

4.5 Plates are proofed and each plate cylinder is checked for register

4.6 Flexographic plates are trimmed and taped down according to printing press requirements

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.4

• Recognises and interprets text to establish job requirements from information contained within relevant procedures and specifications

Writing

1.3

• Completes workplace forms accurately

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6

• Participates effectively in spoken interactions by using strategies to confirm, clarify or repair understanding

Numeracy

2.1

• Interprets and analyses a range of mathematical information used in familiar and routine tasks

Navigate the world of work

1.1-1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6

• Recognises and follows explicit and implicit protocols and meets expectations associated with own role
• Complies with legislative requirements, and follows organisational policies and procedures relevant to own role

Interact with others

1.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6

• Seeks to cooperate with others to achieve results in immediate work context

Get the work done

1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4.1-4.6

• With assistance, determines priorities and sequences steps involved in clearly defined, familiar tasks and identifies and assembles required resources
• Responds to predictable problems and implements standard or logical solutions related to role in immediate work environment
• Reads data from electronic monitoring and control systems

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICPPRN211 Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing

ICPPR211C Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 1.0.