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Level 2
Operate a pile (stack) turner for print production
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.
Version 6
10918 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: follow safety requirements for the machinery being operated; check documentation and run pile (stack) turner ensuring that safety operating procedures are followed; finish jobs; and carry out maintenance on the pile (stack) turner.
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Sort products for printing production to ensure that job specifications are met
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
10919 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to follow established safety requirements and sort products to ensure that job requirements are met.
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Undertake wrapping for print production
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.
Version 6
10922 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: follow safety requirements for the machinery being operated; check documentation and confirm requirements for the job are available; explain the fundamentals of a wrapping machine; prepare wrapping equipment for operation to meet job requirements; operate wrapping system; and carry out maintenance on the wrapping machine.
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Assist machine operator to cut and crease substrates for print production
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.
Version 6 This unit standard replaced unit standard 10911 and unit standard 10921.
18247 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: follow safety requirements for the machinery being operated; check documentation and confirm requirements for the job are available; undertake pre-make ready for cutting and creasing substrates; unload machine safely, and prepare for forwarding to the next process; and stack jobs.
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of trade calculations for the print industry
Version 6
20058 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: use industry measurement systems and measuring devices; and demonstrate mathematical skills to meet job requirements within a print company.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the print industry
Version 9
2281 Unit Standard 7 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of organisations, training agreements, and legislation relevant to the print industry; explain the importance of confidentiality; demonstrate knowledge of the main printing and finishing processes and the importance of monitoring new developments in print-related technology; demonstrate knowledge of workflow production of a print company; follow written instructions and complete forms; use instruction marks applicable to the process being undertaken; and use reference material to ensure procedures are followed and required standards are met.
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Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in the print industry
Version 8
340 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of and comply with, safety requirements in the print industry; emergency and evacuation procedures in the workplace; fire emergency procedures in the workplace; and observe good work practices; and use and store chemicals and solvents.
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Level 3
Operate a coating machine for print production
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.
Version 6
10915 Unit Standard 30 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: follow safety requirements for the machine being operated; check documentation and confirm requirements for the job are available; make ready the coating machine for production running; run the coating machine to meet the job requirements; wash up the coating machine and carry out post-press tasks; and carry out maintenance on the machinery being operated.
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Operate a sheet-to-sheet laminator for print production
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.
Version 6
10917 Unit Standard 30 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: follow safety requirements for the machinery being operated; check documentation and confirm requirements for the job are available; make ready the sheet-to-sheet laminator for production running; run the sheet-to-sheet laminator to meet job requirements; clean the sheet-to-sheet laminator and carry out post-press tasks; and carry out maintenance on the sheet-to-sheet laminator.
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Operate a guillotine for print production
Version 6
17930 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: check documentation and confirm requirements for the job are available; use safe cutting practices when operating a guillotine; operate a guillotine to meet the job requirements; remove knife ready for replacement; and install new knife, change cutting stick, and store tools.
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Set up and operate single function machinery for print production
Version 6 This unit standard replaced unit standard 3660, unit standard 3662, and unit standard 3663.
17931 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: follow safety requirements for the machinery used in the workplace; check documentation and confirm requirements for the job are available; set up and operate single function machinery; and clean and maintain single function machinery.
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Demonstrate knowledge of business and quality principles in the print industry
Version 6
20057 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to, for a print industry company: describe the purpose and function; demonstrate knowledge of the factors contributing to production costs; demonstrate knowledge of the main components and factors involved in costing and estimating, and production planning principles; explain terms used in management of quality; demonstrate knowledge of quality control methods used; use reference material to ensure that procedures are followed and required standards are met; demonstrate knowledge of environmental management practices, and demonstrate knowledge of supervisory skills.
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Set up and operate an inserter for print production
Version 5
21942 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: check documentation and confirm that requirements for the job are available; set up and operate an inserter to meet job requirements; and clean and maintain an inserter.
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Demonstrate knowledge of colour requirements for the print industry
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5
24514 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of colour models, gamuts, spaces and profiles, colour and how it is perceived, and ICC profiles; and describe procedures for measuring colour for printing.
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Generate basic imposition schemes and impose pages for printing
Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 3643 and unit standard 17927.
26323 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: generate basic imposition schemes; and impose pages for printing.
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Carry out routine and preventive maintenance common to the print industry
Version 8
341 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: follow the approved routine maintenance schedule for a print industry machine; inspect and maintain the various systems of the machine and associated auxiliary equipment; ensure safety devices are working; care for gauges and instruments available in the workplace; follow a preventive maintenance programme; and follow procedures for disposal of waste material.
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Draw imposition schemes for sheet-fed printing, print finishing, and bookbinding
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 8 This unit standard and unit standard 17927 have been replaced by unit standard 26323.
3643 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to draw imposition schemes for sheet-fed printing, print finishing, and bookbinding.
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Undertake packing and despatch for print production
Version 9
3673 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of packing materials used in the workplace; confirm components required for packing the job are available; hand pack for despatch; and set up and operate packing machinery.
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Level 4
Set up and operate multifunction machinery for print production
Version 5
17934 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: follow safety requirements for the machinery being operated; check documentation and confirm that requirements for the job are available; set up and operate multifunction machinery; and clean and maintain multifunction machinery.
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Generate complex imposition schemes and impose pages for printing
Version 3
26317 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to generate complex imposition schemes and impose pages for printing.
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Troubleshoot and rectify faults when undertaking printing production and solve workplace problems
Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 24995.
26729 Unit Standard 30 Credits
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This unit standard is for people training or working in the print industry and who are undertaking sheet-fed, reel-fed, dry off-set, screen, or pad printing. People credited with this unit standard are able to troubleshoot and rectify faults when undertaking printing production and solve workplace problems.
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Data as at 2026-04-01 23:01:06.543

