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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify job requirements
   • Material safety data sheets (MSDS) are used to identify safe chemical handling procedures
   • Substrate is checked for conformance to job specifications with any irregularities reported and/or rectified
   • Ink is checked for conformance to job specifications
   • Stencil is checked for conformance to job specifications
2. Prepare machine to print
   • 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 spillage is minimised
3. Produce proof print
   • Proof print is run off and checked for colour, strength, registration, adhesion, clarity, gloss level, drying and curing, artwork detail and other technical aspects according to job specifications
   • Adjustments are made according to product and machine specifications
   • Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired curing or drying properties
   • Appropriate approval to commence production is sought prior to commencement
4. Run job and monitor print quality
   • 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 any discrepancy is notified according to enterprise procedures
   • Workplace documentation on job is completed as required
   • Curing and drying are constantly monitored and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications
5. Carry out routine user maintenance
   • Equipment is cleaned according to enterprise procedures
   • Fault conditions are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
6. Stack production output
   • Output is checked for thorough drying and curing before stacking
   • Job status and progress are checked for conformance to job specifications and any necessary action is taken
7. Conduct shutdown
   • Material is transferred to correct destination in safe manner
   • 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 and chemicals 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
   • Tools and equipment are identified, stored and maintained according to manufacturer specifications to ensure ease of access and operator safety
   • Correct procedure for dealing with spilt chemicals is demonstrated according to WHS requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

set up screen printing machinery and produce a print that meets job specifications on a range of common substrates, using fundamental manual screening.

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:

outline the information that can be gained from material safety data sheets (MSDS)

explain why it is necessary to check the substrate for conformance to the job specifications

describe the action required if the ink did not comply with the job specifications

explain what compliance checks are made with the stencil

determine what limitations occur when setting the substrate position

describe the result if too much ink is applied to the screen

explain why it is necessary to keep equipment clean

outline the work health and safety (WHS) concerns when producing a manual print

explain what is checked on the printed sheet when the proof print has been run off

explain what determines the drying or curing system used for this application

explain where to obtain product and machine specifications

confirm what the result would be if the belt speed was too high

explain why it is necessary to obtain final approval before commencing the production run

identify aspects of the print that are evaluated during printing

explain why it is necessary to make ink alterations during the run

explain what happens to the workplace documentation when the print run is completed

determine what WHS concerns there are in relationship to drying or curing systems

explain what maintenance should be carried out on this machine

explain why it is important to report any faulty equipment

explain how to determine whether a print is dried or cured prior to stacking

explain what the result would be if stacking occurs while the ink film is still wet

describe the possible action needed if problems occur with the job progress

explain how to identify the job’s destination when the run has been completed

explain the result of not keeping screens and squeegees clean

describe the result of not following correct procedures when disposing of liquid waste

explain the result of not keeping equipment and surrounding areas clean

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

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