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ICPSP351C
Prepare machine and drying_curing unit

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit requires the individual to prepare machines for printing and set up drying and/or curing units.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare a manual, semi-automatic or automatic machine for printing and set up drying and/ or curing units.

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

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

correctly set up printing machines and drying or curing units according to job specifications

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

prepare a machine for printing TWO different jobs by installing the screen frame and squeegee/flood coater and setting up a drying/curing unit to achieve the desired properties, according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely replicated workplace environment.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICPSU207C Prepare machine for operation (basic)

any basic set up units.

It may be appropriate to assess this unit in conjunction with a produce print unit, for example:

ICPSP271C Manually produce basic screen prints

ICPSP273C Semi-automatically produce basic screen prints

ICPSP275C Automatically produce basic screen prints

ICPSP371C Manually produce complex screen prints

ICPSP373C Semi-automatically produce complex screen prints

ICPSP375C Automatically produce complex screen prints.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by taking relevant appropriate actions when screen defects are identified

collecting, analysing and organising information by identifying screen frames to determine colour sequence

planning and organising activities by inspecting the screens before installing the frames

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by setting belt speed and energy levels

problem-solving skills by inspecting machines and performing basic maintenance

use of technology by maintaining and adjusting the machines

Required knowledge

colour sequence

defects that can be found when examining the screen and stencil

variation between the positive and stencil

OHS concerns that are there when using drying and curing units

maintenance that is required on this equipment

periodic adjustments that are made to the equipment and drying/curing units

machine capabilities and characteristics

function of the printing base

position of the lay sheet on the printing base

image position on the lay sheet

type of lay sheet being used

position of the frame in the frame holder and registering and alignment of the stencil with the image on the lay sheet

checks that are required so as to maintain register

characteristics of a good squeegee blade/flood coater

significance of shore hardness of squeegee material

length squeegee/flood coater

positioning, fixing and adjustment of the squeegee/flood coater

relationship of the squeegee to the flood coater

adjustment of on/off contact distance and peel-off requirements of the screen frame

relationship of the machine stroke to off contact/peel-off requirements

basic maintenance requirements for the drying/curing unit

adjustments that are required to the unit before and during drying/curing

adjustment to the unit for ink drying/curing

effects of temperature on the substrate

machine manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where they are kept and information that is included in these documents

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Type of machine may include:

commonly used hand tables/machines/dryers/curing units relative to the industry sector.

Enterprise procedures may include:

tasks must be performed according to enterprise procedures.

Degree of cure/drying may include:

assessing the degree of cure or drying required to obtain required product properties.

Degree of autonomy may include:

working to defined procedures in consultation with other relevant persons to ensure production procedures are met.

Quality standards may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.

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
Screen frames are identified to determine colour sequence 
Each screen frame is examined for defects and appropriate action taken 
Each screen is taped as necessary 
Screens are inspected against film positives noting variations in centring, registration and alignment and appropriate action is taken 
Screen frame, mesh and stencil are appropriately handled according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications to prevent damage and hazards to personnel 
Machine is inspected and routine user maintenance is carried out according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications and enterprise procedures 
All necessary periodic adjustments and user maintenance items are made at the correct times according to manufacturer's /supplier's specifications and enterprise procedures 
Laysheet is positioned in grippers and side-lay according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications 
Image position is established on laysheet 
Screen frame is positioned in screen frame holder 
Registration, alignment and centring are confirmed and screen clamps tightened to ensure no movement of the frame according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications 
Machine is run through printing cycle at the same time ensuring that substrate registers in lays and appropriate action is taken 
Flood bar (for semi-automatic and automatic machines) and correct squeegee are assembled according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications ensuring that flood bar is free from nicks and burrs 
Squeegee blade is sharpened according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications considering the ink system to be used 
Flood bar (for semi-automatic and automatic machines) and squeegee are positioned according to job specifications with squeegee at the correct pre-determined angle 
On/off contact (and peel-off if available) is adjusted to suit ink system and printing speed according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications 
Squeegee is correctly adjusted and brought into contact with the substrate 
Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties and then printing speeds are adjusted to suit 
Stock is properly stacked at the end of the dryer 

Forms

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