ICPPRN4310 — Set up for complex lithographic printing

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What an assessment for ICPPRN4310 must cover

54 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 26 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for job

1.1Identify job requirements
1.2Set up required printing machinery according to manufacturer specifications
1.3Confirm availability of all job components
1.4Set up and adjust delivery systems
1.5Add substrate to and remove substrate from process according to job specifications

2 Select and prepare inks and additives

2.1Select inks, dyes and additives required according to job specifications and end-user requirements and confirm they meet quality requirements
2.2Prepare inks, dyes and additives according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer specifications
2.3Mix and prepare colour and volume of ink to match requirements of the printing process and job specifications
2.4Approve and record formulation of ink, colour match and approved colour
2.5Label, handle and store inks, dyes and additives

3 Set up machine for complex lithographic printing

3.1Prepare and adjust plate cylinder
3.2Mount plates according to machine specifications
3.3Prepare and adjust blanket and blanket cylinder
3.4Prepare and adjust impression cylinder
3.5Set up and adjust inking system
3.6Set up and adjust dampening system
3.7Set up and adjust drying system

4 Conduct proof run

4.1Operate machine according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures to produce specified proof
4.2Inspect and test proof as required according to enterprise procedures
4.3Seek client approval and authority prior to the production run as required
4.4Interpret results and make adjustments according to product and machine specifications as required

Performance evidence

set up a lithographic printing machine for a complex job on two occasions according to job and manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures.

Knowledge evidence

enterprise procedures, manufacturer specifications, and work health and safety (WHS) requirements for: - setting up and operating reel and sheet transportation and delivery systems - setting up, operating and slitting on the machine - webbing up the machine - preparation and handling of inks and additives - enterprise escalation procedures and required personnel, including those with responsibility for final job approval - safety features on the machine and their purposes
components of a web-fed system, their functions, issues and adjustment procedures, including: - plates, blankets and cylinders - rollers - the folder - the rewind unit - silicone applicators
inks and additives required for the job, their applications, key features, storage and labelling procedures, and common issues
ink suitability and quality requirements, and adjustment procedures
common issues and adjustment procedures for: - incorrect brake tension - using a blunt knife when sheeting - excess vacuum on the slow-down wheels - excessive use of anti-set off spray powder - excessive pressure on machine components
the purpose or function of: - the web viewing device - spectrophotometers in assessing ink colour - punching a printed product - densitometers and polarisation filters
procedures for: - determining reel and bustle wheel position - adjusting print length on the required type of press - determining ink duct and ink duct sweep settings
causes of incorrect sheet delivery and set off in printed sheets, and correction methods
key considerations in deciding colour sequence and effects of changes in sequence
heat-set machines, their processes, and issues that may arise
front lays, their function and selection for jobs
required adjustments for changes in stock weights
special end-use requirements
waste management procedures
fountain solutions, their required conductivity, and check and adjustment procedures
in-line units, their set-up procedures and operations
factors to consider when setting hole punching in relation to repeat length
problems that may cause the machine to keep stopping
checks performed when running the machine and engaging the impression
communication protocols for machine operation to other team members
proof testing, inspection procedures, and available aids and required conditions
adjustments that may cause mis-register
adjustments required to position the image laterally, circumferentially and diagonally
mechanical and optical dot gain and correction methods
cleaning procedures for machine components and materials used
manufacturer manuals, enterprise procedures and work health and safety documentation, including their location and purpose.

Foundation skills

Writing: Completes forms and labels according to workplace requirements
Self-management: Complies with enterprise procedures relevant to own role
Teamwork: Follows accepted communication practices and protocols when seeking approval
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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What does an assessment tool for ICPPRN4310 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICPPRN4310 needs to address all 54 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 26 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for ICPPRN4310?

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