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Level 2
Demonstrate trade knowledge for formed shapes (letterpress/dry offset) printing
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23408.
12371 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: use trade terms and vocabulary, calculations, formulas, measuring systems and devices when undertaking formed shapes (letterpress/dry offset) printing; meet requirements for printing bar codes; follow written instructions and complete forms; use reference material to ensure procedures are followed and required standards are met; use instruction marks applicable to the process being undertaken; demonstrate knowledge of halftones, principles of design and layout, plates, and factors contributing to production costs; explain the importance of confidentiality; and demonstrate knowledge of overprint finishes.
Standard-setting body:
Assist machine operator for dry offset printing
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.
Version 5 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 33185.
19462 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: follow safety requirements for the equipment being used; check documentation and confirm requirements for the job are available; handle and store substrates used in dry offset printing; demonstrate knowledge of plates; demonstrate knowledge of colour and inks; assist with make ready and printing tasks to ensure that job requirements are met; and undertake post press tasks in accordance with workplace practices.
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Level 3
Make ready a press for dry offset single colour printing
Version 7
12373 Unit Standard 30 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: check documentation and confirm requirements for the job are available; prepare substrates for printing; check and confirm plates; identify, calculate quantities, and use inks and ink additives; position and secure plates on the press; pre-set the inking system; load machine, position substrate, and unload safely; and take a print and prepare for production run.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Print single colour work on a dry offset press
Version 6
12374 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe factors affecting printing standards; print single colour dry offset work; identify and rectify or report problems associated with static electricity; and carry out post press tasks.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Wash up a dry offset press
Version 7
12375 Unit Standard 4 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; and wash up the press using the selected solvents, and undertake post press tasks.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Handle and store substrates used for dry offset printing
Version 7
12379 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of substrates used in dry offset printing; and handle and store substrates used in dry offset printing.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate industry knowledge for dry offset printing
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.
Version 4
23408 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: use trade terms and vocabulary applicable to dry offset printing; use reference material to ensure procedures are followed, and required standards are met; demonstrate understanding of halftones; and to demonstrate knowledge of product bar code printing, the principles of design and layout, plates used in dry offset printing, the factors contributing to production costs, and overprint finishes.
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Assist press operator for dry offset printing
Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 19462.
33185 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: follow safety requirements for the press being used; check documentation and confirm that the requirements for the job are available; handle and store substrates used in dry offset printing; identify and use additives and chemicals; assist in make ready and printing tasks; and undertake post-press tasks.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate industry knowledge relevant to dry offset printing
Version 1
33186 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: define and use terms and vocabulary applicable to dry offset printing; demonstrate knowledge of product bar code printing; use reference material for print operations; describe use and application of halftones for dry offset printing; demonstrate knowledge of colour theory and use colour terms; demonstrate knowledge of plates used in dry offset printing; describe the factors affecting printing standards; demonstrate knowledge of overprint finishes and environmental issues relevant to the print industry.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Level 4
Carry out advanced maintenance for dry offset equipment
Version 7
12372 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: adjust the systems of the dry offset printing press and associated auxiliary equipment used in the workplace; and adjust and calibrate measuring gauges and instruments as available in the workplace.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Undertake advanced pre-make ready for dry offset printing
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.
Version 7
12376 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: check documentation, and confirm requirements for the job are available; demonstrate knowledge of colour theory and use colour terms; select, mix and match inks; and confirm substrates meet the requirements of the job and press specifications.
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Make ready a press for multicolour dry offset printing
Version 7
12377 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: set up the register systems for multicolour work; prepare the press to take a print; and take a print and prepare for production run.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Print multicolour close register work on a dry offset press
Version 6
12378 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: print multicolour close register dry offset work including halftones; and solve problems found during the print run.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Make ready and print four or more colour process dry offset work
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.
Version 6
12380 Unit Standard 25 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: make ready a multicolour dry offset press for four or more colour process work; print four or more colour process work on a multicolour dry offset press; and solve problems encountered during the print run.
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Undertake pre-make ready for dry offset printing
Version 1
33183 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: check documentation, and confirm requirements for the job are available; demonstrate knowledge of inks and ink additives for dry offset printing; confirm plates and substrates meet the press and job requirements.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Data as at 2025-05-01 23:01:07.45