Required skills

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

communication of ideas and information by obtaining approval to commence a production run

collecting analysing and organising information by checking the substrate for conformance to the job specifications

planning and organising activities by producing a proof print prior to running a job

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by setting the belt speed and required energy

problemsolving skills by continuously evaluating and adjusting print quality

use of technology by using semiautomatic and computerised machines to produce screen prints

Required knowledge

criteria for selecting the correct substrate for the job

ink and substrate compatibility

characteristics of solvents and ink additives and determining compatibility

adjustments that are necessary to the machine prior to setting up

maintenance that is required on this machine prior to the commencement of printing

procedure that you use for checking the screen sequence of colours ink substrate and squeegeeflood coater prior to printing

function of the printing base and maintenance that is required

determining the lay edge and grippertakeoff edge of the substrate

correct positioning registering and locking the screen in position

selection of the squeegeeshore hardness and flood coater to be used

need to adjust the off contactpeeloff requirements of the screen

OHS requirements when working with infra redUV curing units

speedtemperature of the unit

routine maintenance that is required on this unit

OHS concerns that are there when using a semiautomatic machine

effect that humidity level has on print procedure

correct viscosity of the ink prior to printing

rectification of the change in the viscosity of the ink during a production run

evaluation and maintenance of the print quality during the run

ideal printing rate for this substrate on this machine

stacking of production output ie flat or onedge

effect that environmental conditions have on output capacity

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

health hazards associated with inks and solvents

correct procedure for removing ink without damaging the screen

correct method of cleaning squeegeesflood coater machine and surrounding area

maintenance that is required on this machine after printing

manuals safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they 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

produce a complex print of more than two colours containing line and tone using a semiautomatic machine according to job specifications

demonstrate use of computerised control monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate

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

produce a complex print of more than two colours containing line and tone using a semiautomatic machine according to manufacturers and job specifications enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria

for valid and reliable assessment of this unit evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

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

Drying/curing units may include:

Quality standards may include:

Enterprise procedures may include:

Type of machine may include:

Complexity may include:

Degree of autonomy may include: