Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm specialised job specifications
- Plan and carry out specialised set up
- Set up reel system (OR Element 3)
- Unwind and rewind reels are set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
- Webbing procedures are carried out and web-control system is set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
- Reels are spliced/joined according to job specifications
- Printed web viewing devices are set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
- Folder and sheeters are set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
- Set off/marking prevention devices are set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
- Set up sheet system (OR Element 2)
- Feeder and delivery sections are set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
- Sheet pick-up and transportation system is set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
- Transfer and control systems are set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
- Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job specifications
- Set off/marking prevention devices are set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
- Evaluate, select and prepare inks and additives
- Inks, dyes or additives are evaluated according to end-user requirements and job specifications
- Inks, dyes and additives are selected according to end-user requirements and job specifications
- Inks, dyes and additives are prepared according to OHS requirements, and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste
- Correct colour and weight/volume of ink are mixed and prepared according to the requirements of the printing process and job specifications
- Formulation of the ink, colour match and the approved colour are appropriately recorded
- Inks, dyes and additives are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer's/supplier's instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel and prolong shelf life
- Set up machine for specialised relief printing
- Appropriate relief plates are selected and secured to the machine
- Relief polymer plates/forme are set up and adjusted according to job specifications (platen)
- Relief polymer cylinders are set up and adjusted according to job specifications (platen)
- Impression is set up and adjusted according to job specifications (platen and rotary)
- Inking system is set up and adjusted according to the requirements of the relief process and job specifications (platen and rotary)
- Drying system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Conduct specialised proof run
- Material to be used for specialised proof is organised correctly
- Machine is operated according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures to produce a specialised proof
- Specialised proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures
- Production does not commence without client approval or authority where appropriate
- Results are interpreted and adjustment changes are carried out according to product and machine specifications
- Troubleshoot machinery and material problems
- Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate
- Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner
- Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency
- Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures