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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Load substrate
   • Substrate is checked against job specifications with any irregularities reported and rectified
   • Substrate position and stencil registration are adjusted according to job specifications
2. Apply ink to screen
   • 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
3. Produce proof print
   • 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 and printing speeds are adjusted to suit
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 appropriate action taken according to manufacturer and job specifications
   • Workplace documentation is completed as required
   • Curing and drying are constantly monitored and adjusted according to manufacturer and job specifications
5. Carry out routine user maintenance
   • Equipment is cleaned according to manufacturer specifications
   • Fault conditions are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
6. Stack production output
   • 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
7. Shut down machine
   • Excess ink, screens, squeegees and flood coaters are removed and cleaned according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer specifications
   • Waste materials are disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
   • Equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

safely produce TWO different one or two colour print runs using a semi-automatic machine according to manufacturer, job and enterprise specifications

demonstrate use of control, monitoring and data entry systems.

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:

identify the appropriate substrate, finished size, length of run and order of colours from the job specifications

describe the correct placement of image on the sheet and the significance of substrate guides or lays in preparation for printing

describe the ink selection system

discuss the set parameters of belt speed and head units

outline health and safety concerns when using a semi-automatic printing machine

identify the type of squeegee or flood coater and squeegee angle used

outline the process of producing a proof print and what needs to be checked on the proof

explain the process of the continuous monitoring of print quality and the drying or curing of ink before stacking

explain the purpose of workplace documentation

outline the procedure required for disposing of unused ink and solvent rags

describe the frequency and type of maintenance that should be performed on the printing machine

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

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