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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for scanning
   • Original is scaled to conform to job specifications
   • Original is assessed to determine scanner settings
   • Original is cleaned and correctly mounted according to job specifications
   • Correct settings are selected for original to be scanned
2. Scan and check image
   • Original is scanned according to quality requirements
   • Quality of scanned image is checked against job specifications
   • Appropriate software is applied for any processing of text if necessary
3. Prepare combining strategy
   • Required data from electronic files is accessed
   • Appropriate application is opened to undertake combining tasks
   • Required fonts are accessed according to job specifications
4. Combine data
   • Page layout size is created according to job specifications
   • Elements are placed in page according to job specifications
   • Trapping (spread and chokes) is applied according to job specifications
   • Step and repeat function is accessed according to job specifications
   • Elements are stepped according to job specifications
   • Output menu is configured according to job specifications
5. Access and maintain output device
   • Output devices are set up and maintained according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures
   • Suitable material is identified and loaded into output device
6. Produce image
   • System is activated to initiate output according to job specifications
   • Quality is monitored according to enterprise procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

correctly produce TWO separate images on film or stencil according to manufacturer, job, enterprise and work health and safety (WHS) 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:

describe the tolerance that is allowed when scaling the original

name the common scanner dots per inch for graphic line images

describe the use of original angling and the resolutions that are used in scanning

name the format that the scan is saved in

describe how to retain the format when optical character recognition scanning and how to access external files

name the most appropriate software for this task

outline the checks required to maintain quality standards

outline the procedure used if required files are not readily accessible

describe the type of elements that can be used, the application of trapping and the amount of step and repeats in a job

list the types of output devices used in screen printing and describe the first step in configuring the output menu for the device used

discuss the importance of saving the file prior to sending it to the output device.

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