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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
   • 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
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 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 lubricated, cleaned and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier 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. Finish operation
   • 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:

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

safely produce TWO different three or more colour screen prints manually according to job, manufacturer, enterprise and health and safety requirements.

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 criteria for selecting the correct substrate for the job

summarise ink and substrate compatibility

describe the characteristics of solvents and ink additives and the best method to determine their compatibility

outline the method that is used for checking the screen, ink, substrate and selection of squeegee prior to printing

describe the routine maintenance that is required on the printing base

explain lay edge on the equipment

describe the correct position, register and process of locking the screen in position

explain off contact distance

describe the selection of a drying or curing system

describe the process for calculating the ideal belt speed for a print run

list the health and safety concerns when producing a manual print

explain the need to condition some substrates

outline the procedure for checking the correct viscosity of ink during the print run and ways of rectifying any problems

outline the evaluation process and maintenance of print quality during the run

describe the procedure for checking and stacking production output

describe the correct method of cleaning squeegees, equipment and the surrounding area

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

describe other sources of available information that are relevant to the job.

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