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:

set up screen printing machinery and produce a print on a range of common substrates using automatic equipment according to job specifications

complete TWO different jobs on an automatic machine according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

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

Required skills

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

communication of ideas and information by seeking appropriate approval to commence production

collecting, analysing and organising information by checking technical aspects of the proof print

planning and organising activities by organising materials and equipment in the correct order for the print run

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by making adjustments according to product and machine specifications

problem-solving skills by monitoring and responding to the effect of ink alterations

use of technology by operating automatic screen printing machines

Required knowledge

process of recording and reporting any substrate irregularities

checks for ink compatibility

criteria used to check the stencil compatibility

limitations that you have when setting the substrate position

precautions that need to be undertaken when applying ink to the screen

products and materials that are used to keep the equipment clean

OHS concerns that are there when producing an automated print run

quality control devices that are used to check the print standards

variables/tolerances that you need to be aware of when checking the print to the proof

relationship between ink film thickness and ink density

maximum and minimum ink densities permissible

properties that determine belt speed

properties that determine heat unit setting for curing

responsibility for the final approval before commencing the production run

quality inspection that occurs during printing

frequency of inspections for quality

ink monitoring during the print run

purpose of workplace documentations

OHS concerns that are there in relationship to monitoring drying/curing systems

maintenance that should be carried out on this machine

expected result of not reporting faulty equipment

result of stacking while the ink film is still wet

advantages of labelling prior to removal

result of not taking action if problems occur with the progress of the job?

advantages that result from proper labelling and storage of excess inks and materials

OHS practices that must be adhered to when reclaiming screens

result of not keeping screens and squeegees clean

result of not following correct procedures when disposing of liquid waste

result of not keeping equipment and surrounding areas clean

storage of screens so as to minimise damage

location of documentation dealing with spilt chemicals

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.

Substrate may include:

t-shirts, tote bags, binders, hats, boxes, CD-ROMs, DVDs.

Jobspecifications may include:

job sheets, work tickets or processing orders.

Drying/curing unit may include:

manual/semi-automatic drying systems commonly used in specific industry sections.

Appropriate approval may include:

enterprise or client approval from supervising personnel.

Workplace documentation may include:

enterprise procedural documents.

Automatic equipment may include:

up to six colours, with exposure unit, curing unit, screen alignment system and conveyor drying system.