Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret stencil requirements
- Design specifications are analysed and discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm stencil requirements.
- Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work.
- Desired effects of screen printing are identified and appropriate conversion technique is selected to achieve required design outcome
- Layouts are accurately prepared and labeled
- Media is selected to prepare stencils
- Stencils are completed and checked against design
- Prepare screens
- Screen types and mesh are selected for appropriate substrates
- Screens areprepared for stencil process and checked against quality standards
- Stencil masters are exposed according to industry specifications.
- Screen images are developed, dried and finished.
- Screen preparation is applied according to OH&S practices
- Test screens and stencil quality
- Strike off is printed and checked against design specifications to ensure quality standards are met
- Screen and stencil faults are identified and causes determined
- Modifications to screens are applied as required using appropriate techniques, processes or materials
- Screens are completed and prepared for production processes
- Outcomes are examined and checked against specifications with appropriate personnel