Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm specialised job specifications
- Plan and carry out specialised set up
- Set up reels
- Unwind and rewind reels are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Webbing procedures are carried out according to job specifications
- 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 sheeter 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
- Select and prepare inks and additives
- Inks, dyes or additives are evaluated with reference to specialised requirements
- Inks, dyes or additives are selected according to job specifications
- Inks, dyes and additives are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) 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 job specifications and the printing process
- Formulation of ink, colour match and 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 to prolong shelf life
- Set up machine for specialised gravure printing
- Gravure cylinders are selected, installed, set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Impression roller is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Inking system/doctor blade is set up and adjusted according to the gravure process and job specifications
- Drying system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Conduct specialised proof run
- Material to be used for proof is organised correctly
- Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof
- 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 evaluated with adjustments 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 in production efficiency
- Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures