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ICPSCP275 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Automatically produce basic screen prints

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPSCP275 - Automatically produce basic screen prints
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely produce one or two colour screen prints on an automatic printing machineIt applies to individuals working under direct supervision in the printing and graphic arts industry. They perform mainly routine tasks such as monitoring, adjusting and cleaning equipment, selecting appropriate products and ensuring set processes are followed in the use of an automatic printing machine.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the screen printing field of work and include access to an automatic printing machine and more than two colours.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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
       
Element: Apply ink to screen
  • Ink is applied to screen in quantity required for screen size
  • Equipment is kept clean and spills are minimised
  • Ink is checked against job specifications
  • Feeder is set and adjusted to suit substrate
       
Element: 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 and then printing speeds are adjusted to suit
       
Element: Run job and monitor print quality
  • Printing speed production is adjusted to maximise quality and output
  • Print quality and sheet feeder are 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
       
Element: Carry out routine user maintenance
  • Equipment is cleaned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • Fault conditions are identified, reported and/or rectified according to enterprise procedures
       
Element: Handle production output
  • Output is checked for thorough drying or curing before handling
  • Job status and progress are checked against job specifications and any necessary action is taken
       
Element: Shut down machine
  • 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
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Load substrate

1.1 Substrate is checked against job specifications, with any irregularities reported and rectified where possible

1.2 Substrate position and stencil registration are adjusted according to job specifications

2 Apply ink to screen

2.1 Ink is applied to screen in quantity required for screen size

2.2 Equipment is kept clean and spills are minimised

2.3 Ink is checked against job specifications

2.4 Feeder is set and adjusted to suit substrate

3 Produce proof print

3.1 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

3.2 Adjustments are made as required

3.3 Appropriate approval to commence production is sought prior to commencement

3.4 Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties and then printing speeds are adjusted to suit

4 Run job and monitor print quality

4.1 Printing speed production is adjusted to maximise quality and output

4.2 Print quality and sheet feeder are continuously evaluated and adjusted as required

4.3 Effects of ink alterations during run are monitored and appropriate action taken according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

4.4 Workplace documentation is completed as required

4.5 Curing and drying are constantly monitored and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

5 Carry out routine user maintenance

5.1 Equipment is cleaned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

5.2 Fault conditions are identified, reported and/or rectified according to enterprise procedures

6 Handle production output

6.1 Output is checked for thorough drying or curing before handling

6.2 Job status and progress are checked against job specifications and any necessary action is taken

7 Shut down machine

7.1 Excess ink, screens, squeegees and flood coaters are removed and cleaned according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

7.2 Waste materials are disposed of according to manufacturer or supplier specifications, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

7.3 Equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures

Evidence of the ability to:

safely produce TWO complex prints of more than two colours containing line and tone using a semi-automatic machine according to manufacturer, job and enterprise specifications and procedures

demonstrate use of control, monitoring and data entry systems.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe the adjustments that are necessary to the machine prior to setting up, including the maintenance on the machine and feeder

identify the correct substrate to be used according to job specifications

outline the procedure for checking the screen sequence of colours, ink, substrate and squeegee or flood coater prior to printing

describe the system for setting the feed board and loading substrate, and the preparations needed prior to loading the feeder

describe how to correctly position, register and lock the screen in position

explain the need to adjust the off contact or peel-off requirements of the screen

outline the work health and safety (WHS) requirements when working with infra-red or UV curing units

explain the relationship between ink deposit, squeegee speed and belt speed and temperature of the drying or curing unit

outline the routine maintenance undertaken on this drying or curing unit and the WHS concerns when maintaining and using an automatic printing machine

describe the effect of humidity on the substrate

explain the correct viscosity of the ink prior to and during printing and the effect that ink conditions have on output capacity

outline the evaluation and maintenance of the print quality that takes place during the run

discuss the ideal printing rate for this substrate on this machine

outline the production output handling to prevent offsetting of the ink

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

describe the health hazards associated with ink or solvents

outline the correct procedure for removing the ink without damaging the screen and cleaning squeegees or flood coaters, machine and surrounding area

explain the maintenance that is required on this machine after printing

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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Load substrate

1.1 Substrate is checked against job specifications, with any irregularities reported and rectified where possible

1.2 Substrate position and stencil registration are adjusted according to job specifications

2 Apply ink to screen

2.1 Ink is applied to screen in quantity required for screen size

2.2 Equipment is kept clean and spills are minimised

2.3 Ink is checked against job specifications

2.4 Feeder is set and adjusted to suit substrate

3 Produce proof print

3.1 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

3.2 Adjustments are made as required

3.3 Appropriate approval to commence production is sought prior to commencement

3.4 Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties and then printing speeds are adjusted to suit

4 Run job and monitor print quality

4.1 Printing speed production is adjusted to maximise quality and output

4.2 Print quality and sheet feeder are continuously evaluated and adjusted as required

4.3 Effects of ink alterations during run are monitored and appropriate action taken according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

4.4 Workplace documentation is completed as required

4.5 Curing and drying are constantly monitored and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

5 Carry out routine user maintenance

5.1 Equipment is cleaned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

5.2 Fault conditions are identified, reported and/or rectified according to enterprise procedures

6 Handle production output

6.1 Output is checked for thorough drying or curing before handling

6.2 Job status and progress are checked against job specifications and any necessary action is taken

7 Shut down machine

7.1 Excess ink, screens, squeegees and flood coaters are removed and cleaned according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

7.2 Waste materials are disposed of according to manufacturer or supplier specifications, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

7.3 Equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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 
Ink is applied to screen in quantity required for screen size 
Equipment is kept clean and spills are minimised 
Ink is checked against job specifications 
Feeder is set and adjusted to suit substrate 
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 and then printing speeds are adjusted to suit 
Printing speed production is adjusted to maximise quality and output 
Print quality and sheet feeder are 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 
Equipment is cleaned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications 
Fault conditions are identified, reported and/or rectified according to enterprise procedures 
Output is checked for thorough drying or curing before handling 
Job status and progress are checked against job specifications and any necessary action is taken 
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 

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