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ICPSCP371
Manually produce complex screen prints

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manually produce three or more colour screen prints.

It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry who may have to set up and operate power-driven or hand-operated screen printing machines. They may have to provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Load substrate

1.1 Substrate is checked against job specifications with any irregularities reported and rectified where possible

1.2 Substrate position and stencil registration are adjusted according to job specifications

2 Apply ink to screen

2.1 Ink is applied to screen in quantity required for screen size

2.2 Equipment is kept clean and spills are minimised

2.3 Colour is mixed and ink is checked against job specifications

3 Produce proof print

3.1 Proof print is run off and checked for colour, strength, registration, adhesion, clarity, gloss level, drying or curing, artwork detail and other technical aspects according to job specifications

3.2 Adjustments are made as required

3.3 Appropriate approval to commence production is sought prior to commencement

3.4 Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties

4 Run job and monitor print quality

4.1 Printing speed production is adjusted to maximise quality and output

4.2 Print quality is continuously evaluated and adjusted as required

4.3 Effects of ink alterations during run are monitored and appropriate action taken according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

4.4 Workplace documentation is completed as required

4.5 Curing and drying are constantly monitored and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

5 Carry out routine user maintenance

5.1 Equipment is lubricated, cleaned and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

5.2 Fault conditions are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

6 Stack production output

6.1 Output is checked for thorough drying or curing before stacking

6.2 Job status and progress are checked against job specifications and any necessary action is taken

7 Finish operation

7.1 Excess ink, screens, squeegees and flood coaters are removed and cleaned according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

7.2 Waste materials are disposed of according to manufacturer or supplier specifications, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

7.3 Equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures

Evidence of the ability to:

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

safely produce TWO different three or more colour screen prints manually according to job, manufacturer, enterprise and health and safety requirements.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline criteria for selecting the correct substrate for the job

summarise ink and substrate compatibility

describe the characteristics of solvents and ink additives and the best method to determine their compatibility

outline the method that is used for checking the screen, ink, substrate and selection of squeegee prior to printing

describe the routine maintenance that is required on the printing base

explain lay edge on the equipment

describe the correct position, register and process of locking the screen in position

explain off contact distance

describe the selection of a drying or curing system

describe the process for calculating the ideal belt speed for a print run

list the health and safety concerns when producing a manual print

explain the need to condition some substrates

outline the procedure for checking the correct viscosity of ink during the print run and ways of rectifying any problems

outline the evaluation process and maintenance of print quality during the run

describe the procedure for checking and stacking production output

describe the correct method of cleaning squeegees, equipment and the surrounding area

identify required manuals, safety and other documentation and briefly outline the relevant information in each source

describe other sources of available information that are relevant to the job.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the screen printing field of work and include use of cleaning chemicals and manual printing machines.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Load substrate

1.1 Substrate is checked against job specifications with any irregularities reported and rectified where possible

1.2 Substrate position and stencil registration are adjusted according to job specifications

2 Apply ink to screen

2.1 Ink is applied to screen in quantity required for screen size

2.2 Equipment is kept clean and spills are minimised

2.3 Colour is mixed and ink is checked against job specifications

3 Produce proof print

3.1 Proof print is run off and checked for colour, strength, registration, adhesion, clarity, gloss level, drying or curing, artwork detail and other technical aspects according to job specifications

3.2 Adjustments are made as required

3.3 Appropriate approval to commence production is sought prior to commencement

3.4 Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties

4 Run job and monitor print quality

4.1 Printing speed production is adjusted to maximise quality and output

4.2 Print quality is continuously evaluated and adjusted as required

4.3 Effects of ink alterations during run are monitored and appropriate action taken according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

4.4 Workplace documentation is completed as required

4.5 Curing and drying are constantly monitored and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

5 Carry out routine user maintenance

5.1 Equipment is lubricated, cleaned and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

5.2 Fault conditions are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

6 Stack production output

6.1 Output is checked for thorough drying or curing before stacking

6.2 Job status and progress are checked against job specifications and any necessary action is taken

7 Finish operation

7.1 Excess ink, screens, squeegees and flood coaters are removed and cleaned according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

7.2 Waste materials are disposed of according to manufacturer or supplier specifications, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

7.3 Equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures

Evidence of the ability to:

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

safely produce TWO different three or more colour screen prints manually according to job, manufacturer, enterprise and health and safety requirements.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline criteria for selecting the correct substrate for the job

summarise ink and substrate compatibility

describe the characteristics of solvents and ink additives and the best method to determine their compatibility

outline the method that is used for checking the screen, ink, substrate and selection of squeegee prior to printing

describe the routine maintenance that is required on the printing base

explain lay edge on the equipment

describe the correct position, register and process of locking the screen in position

explain off contact distance

describe the selection of a drying or curing system

describe the process for calculating the ideal belt speed for a print run

list the health and safety concerns when producing a manual print

explain the need to condition some substrates

outline the procedure for checking the correct viscosity of ink during the print run and ways of rectifying any problems

outline the evaluation process and maintenance of print quality during the run

describe the procedure for checking and stacking production output

describe the correct method of cleaning squeegees, equipment and the surrounding area

identify required manuals, safety and other documentation and briefly outline the relevant information in each source

describe other sources of available information that are relevant to the job.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the screen printing field of work and include use of cleaning chemicals and manual printing machines.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Substrate is checked against job specifications with any irregularities reported and rectified where possible 
Substrate position and stencil registration are adjusted according to job specifications 
Ink is applied to screen in quantity required for screen size 
Equipment is kept clean and spills are minimised 
Colour is mixed and ink is checked against job specifications 
Proof print is run off and checked for colour, strength, registration, adhesion, clarity, gloss level, drying or curing, artwork detail and other technical aspects according to job specifications 
Adjustments are made as required 
Appropriate approval to commence production is sought prior to commencement 
Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties 
Printing speed production is adjusted to maximise quality and output 
Print quality is continuously evaluated and adjusted as required 
Effects of ink alterations during run are monitored and appropriate action taken according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications 
Workplace documentation is completed as required 
Curing and drying are constantly monitored and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications 
Equipment is lubricated, cleaned and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier specifications 
Fault conditions are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 
Output is checked for thorough drying or curing before stacking 
Job status and progress are checked against job specifications and any necessary action is taken 
Excess ink, screens, squeegees and flood coaters are removed and cleaned according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications 
Waste materials are disposed of according to manufacturer or supplier specifications, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures 
Equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures 

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