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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select substrate
   • Substrates are selected according to job specifications
   • Substrates selected must be of suitable form and quality according to job specifications and end use of product
2. Process substrate
   • Processing of substrate is carried out according to job specifications
   • Necessary preventive action is taken to avoid wastage and to ensure best yield with respect to grain direction and type of substrate selected
   • User maintenance requirements are identified and implemented according to manufacturer or supplier instructions
   • Substrate is inspected and print capability assessed, including need for any special preparation requirements
   • Substrate is suitably pre-treated, where required
   • Substrate is appropriately labelled according to job specifications
3. Store and handle substrate
   • Materials are safely handled according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
   • Materials and substrate are appropriately handled and stored according to manufacturer or supplier specifications to prevent damage and hazards to personnel
   • Offcuts of materials are disposed of according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

select, process and store TWO substrates according to manufacturer specifications, job specifications and enterprise procedures.

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

describe the types of jobs that would suit different grades and thicknesses of substrate

explain how to identify defects and irregularities in the substrate

explain the pre-treatment of the surface required before printing

describe the tests that should be undertaken to determine the suitability of the substrate for printing

explain how to cut substrate to minimise wastage

identify the equipment used for preparing substrate

describe how to prepare substrate and the quality of preparation monitoring

explain the handling and storage procedures to prevent damage to substrate prior to printing

explain the correct procedures for the disposal of offcuts of substrate

identify manuals, safety information and other documentation relevant to this task, where they are located and the information included in these documents.

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