Domain - Pad Printing

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Level 3

Demonstrate introductory knowledge of pad printing

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24988 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of terms applicable to pad printing; describe halftones for pad printing; demonstrate knowledge of the machinery and equipment used in pad printing; and use reference material to ensure procedures are followed and required production standards are met.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Prepare, handle, and store substrates used for pad printing
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 4 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 33238.

24989 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of substrates used for pad printing and the effects of workplace conditions on substrates; and prepare, handle, and store substrates used for pad printing.

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Wash up a pad printing machine

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24990 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: select the most appropriate solvents for use in wash-up procedures for a pad printing machine; wash up a pad printing machine using the selected solvents, and undertake post-press tasks.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Make ready a pad printing machine for single colour pad printing
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 4 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 33240.

24991 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: check documentation, and confirm requirements for the pad printing production job are available; prepare objects for pad printing; select and use inks and ink additives to meet the requirements of the job; install pads into pad printing machine; set up pad printing machine components onto machine bed; set up plate holder, plates, and pads; pre-set the inking system; load machine, position objects, unload safely, and set up drying racks; and take a print and prepare for production run.

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Print single colour work on a pad printing machine

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24992 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of factors affecting printing standards for pad printing; print single colour pad printing work; identify and rectify or report problems; and carry out post-press tasks.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Demonstrate knowledge of colour and ink requirements for pad printing

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24993 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: colour theory and colour terms; inks and additives for pad printing; and ink drying systems and equipment used in pad printing.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Make ready and print multi colour for pad printing

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24994 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: set up the register systems on the pad printing machine; set and position the plates and pads on the pad printing machine; undertake make-ready tasks for multi colour pad printing; and print multi colour pad printing work.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Handle substrates used for pad printing

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 24989.

33238 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of substrates used for pad printing and the effects of workplace conditions on substrates; and handle substrates used for pad printing safely.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Make ready a pad printing machine for single colour printing

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 24991.

33240 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: check documentation and confirm requirements for the pad printing job are available; prepare objects for pad printing; set up pre- and post-treatment in-line processes for single colour pad printing; install pads into pad printing machine; set up pad printing machine components onto machine bed; select and use inks and ink additives, and pre-set the inking system; set up plate holder, plates, and pads, for printing; load pad printing machine, position objects, unload safely, and set up drying racks; and take a print and prepare for pad printing production run.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Level 4

Solve problems in pad printing production
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26729.

24995 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to apply a problem solving technique to solve pad printing problems in accordance with workplace practices.

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

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