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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Load substrate
   • Substrate is checked against job specifications, with any irregularities reported and rectified where possible
   • 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
   • Ink is checked against job specifications
   • Feeder is set and adjusted to suit substrate
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 then 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 and sheet feeder are continuously evaluated and adjusted as required
   • Effects of ink alterations during run are monitored and appropriate action taken according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications
   • Workplace documentation 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 manufacturer or supplier specifications
   • Fault conditions are identified, reported and/or rectified according to enterprise procedures
6. Handle production output
   • Output is checked for thorough drying or curing before handling
   • 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 or supplier specifications
   • Waste materials 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 and enterprise procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

safely produce TWO complex prints of more than two colours containing line and tone using a semi-automatic machine according to manufacturer, job and enterprise specifications and procedures

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:

describe the adjustments that are necessary to the machine prior to setting up, including the maintenance on the machine and feeder

identify the correct substrate to be used according to job specifications

outline the procedure for checking the screen sequence of colours, ink, substrate and squeegee or flood coater prior to printing

describe the system for setting the feed board and loading substrate, and the preparations needed prior to loading the feeder

describe how to correctly position, register and lock the screen in position

explain the need to adjust the off contact or peel-off requirements of the screen

outline the work health and safety (WHS) requirements when working with infra-red or UV curing units

explain the relationship between ink deposit, squeegee speed and belt speed and temperature of the drying or curing unit

outline the routine maintenance undertaken on this drying or curing unit and the WHS concerns when maintaining and using an automatic printing machine

describe the effect of humidity on the substrate

explain the correct viscosity of the ink prior to and during printing and the effect that ink conditions have on output capacity

outline the evaluation and maintenance of the print quality that takes place during the run

discuss the ideal printing rate for this substrate on this machine

outline the production output handling to prevent offsetting of the ink

explain the need to determine the exact count of the output and to record production details on the job sheet

describe the health hazards associated with ink or solvents

outline the correct procedure for removing the ink without damaging the screen and cleaning squeegees or flood coaters, machine and surrounding area

explain the maintenance that is required on this machine after printing

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

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