Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by providing feedback to internal and external clients about printing inline processes and job specifications

collecting analysing and organising information by collecting and analysing data about printing process machine specifications and performance to calculate appropriate adjustments for the job

planning and organising activities by providing information about time and materials requirements for production scheduling

teamwork when communicating with work team members and workers involved in prior and subsequent processes to ensure efficient production

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating consumables and personnel requirements to meet production schedules

problemsolving skills by identifying print problems and correcting during print run

use of technology by using monitoring systems understanding their output and feeding into production management systems

Required knowledge

maintaining infeed and delivery of reel or sheet or D object transportation section

OHS concerns when operating a transportation system

why sheets are fanned before loading into the press

affect the printing of double sheets has on the foil stamped product

why tracking of the web is important to position and register

implications if the web is not spliced correctly

identification that should be used for web splices

precautions that should be taken to ensure that the rewound product is of consistent acceptable quality

if sheeted components that can be adjusted to ensure correct delivery

how printed material that is not of an acceptable standard is identified

aspects of loading and ejection that need to be monitored

maintaining the foil stamping process

major OHS concerns when foil stamping

considerations that will contribute to determining the ideal press speed

interval that the product be checked for consistency

cause of the nonimage areas of the print filling in

remedial action to be taken if the edges of the print were jagged

use of anti set off spray not recommended when foil stamping

adjusting the machine to correct a shift in the image position on the object

shutdown and cleaning of the press

dangers that exist from solvents and solutions used to clean the press and printing dies

how dies should be stored following printing

effect of poorly stored dies

parts of the machine to be thoroughly cleaned following the print run

components to be inspected for wear following the print run

records that are important for following or repeat prints

machine manuals safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

operate a gold blocking or hot foil stamping machine ensuring an efficient production flow that maintains product quality standards Any production problems are anticipated and rectified with minimum downtime The machine is correctly shut down and cleaned according to OHS guidelines

demonstrate use of computerised control monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

produce TWO foil stamped products if possible including at least ONE inline process if relevant according to job specifications enterprise procedures and the Performance Criteria

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

assessment may take place on the job off the job or a combination of these Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

a gold blocking or hot foil stamping machine

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICPSUC Prepare load and unload reels and cores on and off machine

ICPSU201C Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine

ICPSUC Prepare load and unload product on and off machine

ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine

ICPSUC Operate and monitor machines basic

ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic)

ICPPRC Set up for foil stamping

ICPPR261C Set up for foil stamping.

Substrate handling may include:

Machines may include:

In-line processes may include:

Foils may include:

Colour matching systems may include:

Design may include:

Substrate types may include:

Degree of autonomy may include: