ICPPRN2110 — Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• prepare flexographic plates and plate cylinders on two occasions for basic jobs and mount these according to the selected mounting system, as specified on job documentation or production control system, according to enterprise procedures
• proof plates and check plate cylinder registration of the flexographic plates mounted on the proofing machine for this purpose on two occasions for basic jobs.
• In the course of the above the candidate must: operate tools and machinery according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

Knowledge evidence

• WHS risks and requirements for: mounting and proofing plates, setting up and operating machinery, machine shutdown, cleaning machinery
• the job documentation or production control system and the job information it contains
• the checks to be done prior to set up (availability of materials etc.)
• flexographic printing plates and mounting systems
• the effect of pitch circle diameter (PCD) on specified plate cylinders and gears
• checks required to ensure the required plates for the job have been selected
• circumstances where cushion type mounting material is used
• handling and mounting procedure for plates that avoids damage
• options to seal edges of plates when mounting
• the importance of measuring plate height
• the effect of TIR (total indicated run-out) on press performance
• the procedure for V-block mounting
• proofing and adjustment throughout the production run
• quality control measurements to apply to the proof to test against known standards
• the checks to be made on initial print prior to running
• methods for minimising registration errors
• manufacturer manuals, enterprise procedures and work health and safety documentation, including their location and purpose.

Foundation skills

• Reading: Identifies and interprets text to establish job requirements
• Writing: Completes workplace forms accurately
• Numeracy: Interprets and analyses a range of mathematical information used in familiar and routine tasks
• Self-management: Identifies and follows explicit and implicit protocols and meets expectations associated with own role Complies with regulatory requirements, and follows organisational procedures relevant to own role
• Teamwork: Seeks to cooperate with others to achieve results in immediate work context
• Planning and organising: With assistance, determines priorities and sequences steps involved in clearly defined, familiar tasks and identifies and assembles required resources
• Problem solving: Responds to predictable problems and implements standard or logical solutions related to role in immediate work environment
• Technology: Reads data from electronic monitoring and control systems

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