Domain - Printing Production

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Level 2

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.

Standard-setting body:

Competenz - Communications and Media

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of trade calculations for the print industry

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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.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Demonstrate knowledge of the print industry

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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.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in the print industry

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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.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Level 3

Operate a guillotine for print production

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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.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Set up and operate single function machinery for print production

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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.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Demonstrate knowledge of business and quality principles in the print industry

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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.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Set up and operate an inserter for print production

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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.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

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.

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Generate basic imposition schemes and impose pages for printing

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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.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Carry out routine and preventive maintenance common to the print industry

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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.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

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.

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Undertake packing and despatch for print production

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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.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Level 4

Set up and operate multifunction machinery for print production

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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.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Generate complex imposition schemes and impose pages for printing

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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.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

Troubleshoot and rectify faults when undertaking printing production and solve workplace problems

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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.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board

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