Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by taking relevant appropriate actions when screen defects are identified

collecting analysing and organising information by identifying screen frames to determine colour sequence

planning and organising activities by inspecting the screens before installing the frames

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by setting belt speed and energy levels

problemsolving skills by inspecting machines and performing basic maintenance

use of technology by maintaining and adjusting the machines

Required knowledge

colour sequence

defects that can be found when examining the screen and stencil

variation between the positive and stencil

OHS concerns that are there when using drying and curing units

maintenance that is required on this equipment

periodic adjustments that are made to the equipment and dryingcuring units

machine capabilities and characteristics

function of the printing base

position of the lay sheet on the printing base

image position on the lay sheet

type of lay sheet being used

position of the frame in the frame holder and registering and alignment of the stencil with the image on the lay sheet

checks that are required so as to maintain register

characteristics of a good squeegee bladeflood coater

significance of shore hardness of squeegee material

length squeegeeflood coater

positioning fixing and adjustment of the squeegeeflood coater

relationship of the squeegee to the flood coater

adjustment of onoff contact distance and peeloff requirements of the screen frame

relationship of the machine stroke to off contactpeeloff requirements

basic maintenance requirements for the dryingcuring unit

adjustments that are required to the unit before and during dryingcuring

adjustment to the unit for ink dryingcuring

effects of temperature on the substrate

machine manuals safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where they are kept and information that is included in these documents

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

correctly set up printing machines and drying or curing units according to job specifications

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

prepare a machine for printing TWO different jobs by installing the screen frame and squeegeeflood coater and setting up a dryingcuring unit to achieve the desired properties according to manufacturers and job specifications enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

assessment may take place on the job off the job or a combination of both of these Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely replicated workplace environment

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICPSUC Prepare machine for operation basic

ICPSU207C Prepare machine for operation (basic)

any basic set up units

It may be appropriate to assess this unit in conjunction with a produce print unit for example

ICPSPC Manually produce basic screen prints

ICPSP271C Manually produce basic screen prints

ICPSPC Semiautomatically produce basic screen prints

ICPSP273C Semi-automatically produce basic screen prints

ICPSPC Automatically produce basic screen prints

ICPSP275C Automatically produce basic screen prints

ICPSPC Manually produce complex screen prints

ICPSP371C Manually produce complex screen prints

ICPSPC Semiautomatically produce complex screen prints

ICPSP373C Semi-automatically produce complex screen prints

ICPSPC Automatically produce complex screen prints

ICPSP375C Automatically produce complex screen prints.

Type of machine may include:

Enterprise procedures may include:

Degree of cure/drying may include:

Degree of autonomy may include:

Quality standards may include: