Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a reel or sheet-fed machine, ensuring efficient production and maintaining quality standards.
It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry performing a range of mainly routine tasks, who work under direct supervision and use limited practical skills and knowledge in a defined context.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Printing
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Maintain operation of delivery systems |
1.1 Delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient and continuous operation and ensure no damage to finished product 1.2 Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job instructions |
2. Maintain coating process |
2.1 Roller condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of printed product meets the approved proof standard 2.2 Coating system is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved proof standard 2.3 Drying systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved proof standard 2.4 Quality and viscosity of varnish are monitored and adjusted as necessary to ensure quality of product |
3. Maintain production process |
3.1 Basic or complex in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing processes are monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the approved proof standard if required 3.2 Delivery is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality and efficient product delivery if required 3.3 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule 3.4 Production is maintained within work health and safety (WHS) requirements and company and manufacturer’s specifications 3.5 Manual and/or automatic control is used as per specification 3.6 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures 3.7 Coating performance, register and position of coating are monitored and adjusted throughout production run 3.8 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention 3.9 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures 3.10 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures |
4. Identify and rectify problems |
4.1 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 4.2 Problems in coating machine are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 4.3 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and consistent with operator’s skill level 4.4 Coating machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation |
5. Conduct shutdown of production process |
5.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 5.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements 5.3 Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures 5.4 Product is removed from operating area 5.5 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures 5.6 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations |
6. Clean and wash coating machine |
6.1 Cylinders, plate and roller surfaces are cleaned ready for next run 6.2 Coating delivery system is washed ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to company and regulatory requirements 6.3 In-line slitting units are cleaned ready for next run 6.4 Transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run 6.5 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
3.3-3.5, 4.3, 5.1 |
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Writing |
3.3, 3.9, 4.1, 4.2, 65.5, 6.5 |
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Oral Communication |
3.3-3.5, 3.9, 4.1-4.3, 5.1,5.2, 5.5 |
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Numeracy |
6.5 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.4, 3.6, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1-4.4, 5.1-5.3, 5.5, 6.1-6.5 |
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Interact with others |
3.3-3.5, 4.1-4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.4, 3.3-3.8, 3.10, 4.1-4.4, 5.1-5.6, 6.1-6.4 |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Delivery systems MUST include EITHER: |
OR
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Monitoring and adjusting MUST include EITHER: |
OR
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICPPRN272 Produce basic coated product |
ICPPR272C Produce basic coated product |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a74b7a0f-a253-47e3-8be0-5d426e24131d